Bo Hines is the CEO of Tether USA₮. As both an entrepreneur and the former Executive Director of the White House Crypto Council, he has operated at the nexus of governance, law, and digital asset regulation. A North Carolina native, Hines earned his undergraduate degree from Yale University and his J.D. from Wake Forest University School of Law. After a successful collegiate football career at NC State and Yale, he transitioned into public service, culminating in his role as Executive Director of the White House Crypto Council. In that position, he worked across federal agencies, industry leaders, and advocacy groups to advance responsible innovation and foster an environment where blockchain technologies can thrive in the United States.