Tether Taps Former White House Crypto Adviser Bo Hines to Lead U.S. Expansion Strategy

Tether Holdings, the company behind the world’s most-used stablecoin USDT, has appointed Bo Hines—a former senior crypto adviser to the Trump administration—as its new strategic advisor. The move signals Tether’s growing ambition to expand its footprint in the United States amid a shifting regulatory landscape.

Hines joins Tether after serving as the head of the White House Presidential Council of Advisers for Digital Assets, where he played a central role in shaping the administration’s approach to cryptocurrency. His immediate focus at Tether will be steering the company’s U.S. strategy, with an eye on digital assets and broader infrastructure investments.

“This appointment reflects our commitment to building a strong U.S.-based presence across multiple sectors,” said Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino, adding that Hines brings unique policy insight and leadership to the role.

A former college football player and two-time congressional candidate from North Carolina, Hines has been a prominent voice in crypto policy circles. He was instrumental in organizing the Trump administration’s first crypto summit and supported the Genius Act—a legislative initiative aimed at creating a regulatory framework for stablecoins.

Tether’s hiring of Hines is part of a broader trend among crypto firms seeking to strengthen ties with U.S. policymakers. The company’s USDT token, with a market value of $167 billion, is backed by reserves managed by Cantor Fitzgerald—whose former CEO, Howard Lutnick, now serves as U.S. Commerce Secretary.

Other industry players like Coinbase and venture firm Andreessen Horowitz have also brought on political veterans to help navigate increasing regulatory scrutiny. Tether, meanwhile, is preparing to launch a new stablecoin tailored for institutional use in the U.S. later this year.