WSJ Probe Links Tether to $6.3M Payments to Former Crypto Council Official

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1A Wall Street Journal investigation revealed Tether paid $6.3 million to a consulting firm co-owned by Bo Hines.

A Wall Street Journal investigation revealed Tether paid $6.3 million to a consulting firm co-owned by Bo Hines. The newspaper reported that these payments occurred while Hines served as executive director of the White House Crypto Council, a position that allowed him to influence the shaping of U.S. stablecoin legislation.

The allegations raise concerns regarding potential conflicts of interest and increased legal risks for Tether, the issuer of USDT, amid ongoing Senate scrutiny. These developments emerge, while previous economic data from October 8, 2026, showed U.S. Initial Jobless Claims reached 197,000.