Kristen Smith from Solana Policy Institute interviews Bo Hines, the CEO of USAT, about his work in the White House on crypto policy and his new role at Tether. Hines discusses the shift from policymaking through prosecution to a more encouraging environment for crypto innovation under the Trump administration, highlighting the importance of the Genius Act and a comprehensive regulatory framework. He also addresses the geopolitical implications of stablecoins, the integration of crypto technologies into financial institutions, and Tether's plans for USAT, a fully OCC compliant stablecoin. The conversation touches on the challenges and opportunities in the crypto space, the importance of bipartisanship, and Tether's role as a major purchaser of U.S. debt.
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