Senator Probes Tether’s Reported $6M Deal With Firm Tied to Ex-Trump Crypto Advisor

Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) launched an investigation into Tether's reported multimillion-dollar payments to a consulting firm co-owned by former White House crypto adviser Bo Hines. The Oct. 22 letter to Tether CEO raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest and violations of federal ethics and lobbying laws.