ChainCatcher news, reported by The Block, that U.S. president-elect Donald Trump announced the appointment of Bo Hines as the executive director of his "Presidential Digital Asset Advisory Council," leading his "Crypto Council."

Bo Hines was a college football player and did not succeed in his campaign for Congress in 2022. Trump wrote: "In his new position, Bo Hines will work alongside David Sacks to drive innovation and growth in the digital asset space while ensuring that industry leaders have the resources they need to succeed."