The US Senate has approved Jonathan Gould, who previously served as chief legal officer for the blockchain firm Bitfury, to become the new head of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). This 50-45 vote marks a significant leadership change at a key US financial regulator under the Trump administration, with Gould set to lead the agency that oversees national banks for a five-year term. Some observers view this appointment, among others by the current administration, as favoring the crypto industry’s interests.
US Senate Confirms Ex-Bitfury Exec to Lead OCC
