Former Bitfury Exec Gould Confirmed to Take Over U.S. Banking Agency OCC

Former Bitfury Exec Gould Confirmed to Take Over U.S. Banking Agency OCC

The U.S. Senate confirmed Jonathan Gould, a former senior executive at a blockchain technology company, to take over the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency as the banking agency leans into President Donald Trump's directives to ease the regulatory path for the crypto sector.The Senate approved Gould in a 50-45 vote on Thursday, further cementing the financial regulatory roster established by Trump. The former senior OCC official will retu…

Senate Confirms Jonathan Gould as Comptroller of the Currency

The US Senate confirmed Jonathan Gould to lead the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, adding him to the roster of Trump administration officials who favor lighter regulation of the nation’s lenders and an embrace of crypto assets.

Jonathan Gould confirmed to lead OCC

Senate Banking Committee Republicans said in a statement they hope Gould “return[s] the OCC to its true purpose of chartering and supervising banks to ensure a safe and sound banking system.”

Calabria's added role in Trump admin, Morais joins First Citizens

Dr. Mark Calabria takes on the additional role of chief statistician of the United States; retired Ally Bank executive Diane Morais has joined First Citizens Bancshares' board of directors; MainStreet Bank has promoted Alex Vari to chief financial officer; and more in this week's banking news roundup.

New OCC Chief Jonathan Gould Brings Crypto Experience to U.S. Banking Regulator

Jonathan Gould has officially stepped into one of the most powerful roles in U.S. banking,  and the crypto world is paying attention. As reported by financial commentator Mario Nawfal, Gould has just been approved to lead the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the top federal agency that regulates national banks. His pro-crypto stance and bold views on deregulation are already stirring conversation across Wall Street, Washington, a…

Senate Approves Former Bitfury Exec as New Chief of OCC Banking Agency

Jonathan Gould has recently been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the Comptroller of the Currency, positioning him at the helm of an agency influential in setting banking regulations that could affect the burgeoning cryptocurrency market. This development marks a significant moment for financial oversight, particularly as it pertains to blockchain and digital assets. Understanding Gould’s New Role As the Comptroller of the Currency, Jonathan Goul…