Tether, the leading company in the digital assets industry, has announced the appointment of Jesse Spiro as its new Head of Government Affairs. In this role, Jesse will oversee policy development and engagement with legislators, regulators, and key stakeholders.

Jesse Spiro brings extensive experience to Tether, having spent over six years in government and regulatory relations within the blockchain sector. He joins Tether from PayPal, where he was Head of Regulatory Relations for their Blockchain and Digital Currencies division for the past three years. Prior to that, Jesse was the Chief Government Affairs Officer at Chainalysis, a prominent blockchain analytics firm. His deep expertise in legislative and regulatory matters positions him well to help advance Tether’s goal of building a robust and future-proof financial and technological ecosystem.

Throughout his career, Jesse has successfully established and maintained strong relationships between the digital assets industry and the public sector, promoting responsible growth, innovation, and maturity within the ecosystem and the organizations he has served.

Expressing his excitement about the new role, Jesse said he looks forward to collaborating with industry stakeholders and government bodies to help drive Tether’s growth and support the digital economy.

Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, welcomed Jesse, highlighting that his deep expertise in government relations and blockchain technology will be crucial as Tether navigates the evolving regulatory environment, reinforcing its commitment to responsible innovation in the digital asset space.

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