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Crypto giant Tether pushes into the U.S. with USAT stablecoin to challenge Circle

The world’s biggest stablecoin issuer now has a digital dollar compliant with U.S. regulation.

Fortune · Jan 27

Stablecoin Companies Are Scrambling to Take Advantage of GENIUS Act Guidelines

With the passing of the GENIUS Act in Congress, stablecoin companies like Tether are rebranding to USAT to anchor themselves as American-based.

inkl · Oct 3, 2025

Tether Unveils U.S.-Compliant Stablecoin 'USAT' To Meet New Federal Rules

The move marks Tether's first attempt to build a fully regulated digital dollar within the U.S. financial system and signals how quickly the market is adapting to Washington's evolving regulatory climate.

International Business Times · Sep 17, 2025

Tether hires Trump’s top crypto official Bo Hines to help lead U.S. stablecoin expansion

Hines left his post at the White House in early August.

Fortune · Aug 19, 2025

Trump’s 29-year-old crypto guru Bo Hines is juggling dozens of job offers as he heads to the private sector

Hines left his White House executive director post after starting almost seven months ago—and helping push through a crypto bill.

Fortune · Aug 15, 2025

Trump’s senior crypto advisor donated $1M in campaign advertisements to top Trump Super PAC one week before election

Bo Hines also served as the CEO of an “anti-woke,” Gen Z-focused digital news platform that partnered with a Trump-affiliated memecoin.

Fortune · Apr 14, 2025

Donald Trump’s 29-year-old crypto guru lays out the president’s plans for regulating crypto and rolling back a Biden-era crackdown

Since his appointment, Bo Hines has become a mini-celebrity in the crypto world—with CEOs, billionaire investors, and lobbyists vying for face time.

Fortune · Apr 14, 2025

Inside the crypto industry’s Faustian bargain with President Trump

29-year-old Bo Hines is leading crypto policy at the White House. But will economic volatility upend the sector’s progress?

Fortune · Apr 14, 2025

Polymarket Odds Surge To 75% On Trump's Bitcoin Reserve, $BTC Unmoved As Critics Call It 'Entirely Political'

Polymarket bettors have become more positive that a U.S. strategic Bitcoin reserve will officially be established this year, but $BTC prices remain down – is it because the matter has become politicized?

International Business Times · Mar 19, 2025

Trump Admin Seeks To Acquire As Much Bitcoin As Possible Amid Global Race: Report

The Trump White House is looking to accumulate as much $BTC as possible, Bo Hines reportedly told crypto leaders during a private roundtable earlier this week, but time is ticking and there have been no strategies on the "how" so far.

International Business Times · Mar 14, 2025