US Senate confirms ex-Bitfury exec to lead OCC banking regulator
2025-07-10 22:22:50
Main Idea
Jonathan Gould, a former Bitfury executive, has been confirmed by the US Senate to lead the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for a five-year term, following his nomination by former US President Donald Trump.
Key Points
1. Jonathan Gould was confirmed by a 50-45 Senate vote to serve as Comptroller of the Currency.
2. Gould previously worked at Bitfury and served as the OCC’s senior deputy comptroller and chief counsel from 2018 to 2020.
3. His confirmation is part of a series of nominations by former President Trump, including appointments to the SEC and CFTC.
4. Acting OCC head Rodney E. Hood is expected to step down following Gould's confirmation.
5. Brian Brooks, a former acting Comptroller of the Currency, briefly served as CEO of Bitfury after his government tenure.
Description
Jonathan Gould will return to the OCC as Comptroller of the Currency to serve a five-year term following his nomination by US President Donald Trump.
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