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Jesse Spiro

Energizer · DISC type I
Head of Government Affairs at Tether.io
📍 Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States

Jesse is the Head of Government Affairs at Tether. io, shaping global crypto policy. His expertise is built on senior roles at PayPal, where he led regulatory relations for crypto, and at Chainalysis and Refinitiv, where he focused on financial crime and emerging risks. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Maryland.

He is a respected expert and frequent speaker on cryptocurrency regulation, anti-money laundering, threat finance, and financial crimes, often presenting at government and industry forums.

Jesse highlighted that in 2024, Tether became the worlds 7th largest buyer of U. S. Treasuries, a scale comparable to that of a sovereign country.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Head of Government Affairs
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States
Personality Overview

How Jesse shows up

Informal
Enthusiastic
Full Of Energy

They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be. Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They are friendly, approachable and love to make new connections.

Priorities

Topics Jesse cares about

Crypto Regulation
He leads policy and engagement with lawmakers globally. His entire career at Tether, PayPal, and Chainalysis is focused on navigating the regulatory landscape for digital assets.
Global USD Usage
He publicly states that Tether and USDt are critical to maintaining the U. S. dollar's dominance globally, particularly by providing access in emerging markets.
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Career

Work history

9-2024
Head of Government Affairs
Tether.io
8-2021 - 9-2024
Head of Regulatory Relations BCDC
PayPal
1-2021 - 8-2021
Chief Government Affairs Officer
Chainalysis Inc.
1-2019 - 1-2021
Global Head of Policy
Chainalysis Inc.
1-2018 - 1-2019
Global Head of Threat Finance & Emerging Risks
Refinitiv
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Media appearances

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Education
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
University of Maryland
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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