Jonathan Gould Confirmed as OCC Head in Senate Vote
2025-07-11 13:34:29
Main Idea
Jonathan Gould has been confirmed as the new head of the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), bringing a mix of legal and blockchain expertise to the role.
Key Points
1. Jonathan Gould was confirmed as the new head of the OCC after a 50-45 Senate vote.
2. Gould previously served as chief legal officer for blockchain infrastructure firm Bitfury.
3. He brings a combination of legal and comptroller experience, having worked in the OCC from 2018 to 2021.
4. Acting OCC head Rodney E. Hood is expected to step down following Gould's confirmation.
5. No other replacements for upcoming vacancies at the CFTC have been announced beyond Brian Quintenz.
Description
Gould brings extensive legal and regulatory experience, as he previously served as Bitfury’s chief legal officer, a partner at Jones Day, and the OCC’s senior deputy comptroller and chief counsel. His appointment is part of the broader reshaping of financial regulatory agencies under President Donald Trump, who has also nominated crypto-friendly figures like Paul Atkins to the SEC. Jonathan Gould to Lead US Banking Watchdog Jonathan Gould has been confirmed as the new head of the US Office of th...
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