Hines has been named the stablecoin issuer’s strategic advisor for digital assets and U.S. strategy, Tether announced Tuesday (Aug. 19). This follows his tenure as executive director of the White House Crypto Council under President Donald Trump.
“Hines brings a unique blend of policy expertise, legal training, and private sector insights,” the company said in a news release. “While at the White House, he was instrumental in advancing initiatives to foster innovation in digital assets, develop clear guardrails for stablecoin issuers, and build collaborative relationships between government and the blockchain industry. He also led…