Bo Hines, CEO of Tether US, will speak at Avalanche Summit NYC on September 16-17 at Chelsea, Manhattan, according to an announcement by Avalanche. Hines will discuss stablecoin policy and how policymakers are approaching blockchain.
Hines took the role at Tether US in September 2025 after the stablecoin issuer announced plans to launch a U.S. regulated dollar-backed stablecoin under that brand. Before joining Tether, he served as executive director of the President's Council of Advisers on Digital Assets, a White House position that gave him direct involvement in federal cryptocurrency policy during the current administration.
The appearance links two constituencies that have grown closer over the past year: stablecoin operators seeking clearer regulatory frameworks and policymakers tasked with writing them. Tether, the largest stablecoin issuer by market capitalization, has pursued regulated operations in the United States after years of operating primarily offshore. The announcement of Tether US and Hines's appointment followed the company's decision to operate within the emerging domestic regulatory structure for dollar-backed tokens.
Avalanche Summit NYC draws developers, investors and protocol executives to discuss technical and market developments across the Avalanche blockchain ecosystem. Past summits have featured speakers from major exchanges, venture firms and blockchain foundations, though confirmed attendance lists for the upcoming event have not been published.
Hines's selection to lead Tether US reflected his background bridging the private sector and federal advisory roles. His previous position on the President's Council gave him exposure to multiple agencies' approaches to digital assets regulation, from the Treasury Department to financial regulators.
Stablecoins have become a flashpoint in U.S. regulatory debates, with lawmakers from both parties proposing frameworks for their issuance and reserve requirements. A regulated domestic stablecoin product would differ from Tether's primary USDT token, which operates on multiple blockchains but has faced persistent questions about its reserve backing and regulatory status.
The number of major stablecoin operators willing to take regulated positions in the U.S. remains small relative to the offshore alternatives. Hines will deliver one of the first major public appearances by a Tether executive focused explicitly on policymaker engagement since the company announced its U.S. strategy. The company has not disclosed a timeline for the Tether US product beyond the initial September 2025 announcement.
