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Ex-Trump crypto adviser profited after helping pass stablecoin bill: WSJ

Cointelegraph·October 15, 2026·1 min read
Ex-Trump crypto adviser profited after helping pass stablecoin bill: WSJ

The Wall Street Journal reported that a company co-founded by Bo Hines profited from the passage of the GENIUS stablecoin bill. Hines, a former Trump crypto adviser, benefited financially after helping advance the legislation, raising questions about conflicts of interest in crypto policy-making.

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