Tether Appoints Ex-Google Executive Benjamin Habbel as Chief Business Officer

Tether, the issuer of the world's largest stablecoin, has named Benjamin Habbel as its new Chief Business Officer. The former Google executive and Limestone Capital CEO will drive global expansion and portfolio diversification for the crypto giant.

Habbel brings DEEP cross-sector expertise from his tenure at Google's Android and Maps divisions, followed by leadership of a $1 billion alternative asset firm. His appointment signals Tether's ambition to transcend its stablecoin roots and emerge as a multifaceted blockchain powerhouse.

The move comes as stablecoins increasingly serve as the plumbing for cryptocurrency markets. Tether's strategic hiring reflects the growing institutionalization of digital assets, with traditional finance veterans now steering key players in the ecosystem.