In a stunning development for the cryptocurrency world, Bo Hines, former Executive Director of the White House Crypto Council, has joined Tether as a Bitcoin advisor, announced on August 19, 2025. Hines, who stepped down from his White House role just days ago, brings his expertise from shaping U.S. crypto policy under President Trump to Tether, the issuer of the $117 billion USDT stablecoin.
During his eight-month tenure, Hines championed pro-innovation policies, including the GENIUS Act for stablecoin regulation and a strategic Bitcoin reserve, earning praise for positioning America as the “crypto capital of the world.” His move to Tether, a powerhouse in the stablecoin market, signals a strategic pivot to bolster Bitcoin’s integration with Tether’s ecosystem, potentially leveraging its Spark protocol for Lightning Network payments.
This high-profile hire could amplify Tether’s influence in bridging traditional finance and crypto, especially as institutional adoption surges. With Bitcoin’s market cap at $1.4 trillion and recent moves like Google’s $530M TeraWulf stake, Hines’ role may drive further mainstream acceptance, potentially pushing BTC prices higher.
As Tether expands its Bitcoin-focused initiatives, Hines’ policy expertise and industry connections make this a game-changer for crypto’s future.