US Banking Regulator OCC Appoints Former Blockchain Executive as New Chief
Jonathan Gould, a former Bitfury executive with extensive regulatory experience, has been confirmed as the next Comptroller of the Currency. The Senate's 50-45 vote ends a four-year vacancy at the helm of the OCC, the primary regulator for national banks.
Gould's appointment signals a potential shift in the agency's approach to digital assets. His dual expertise in blockchain operations and federal banking regulation positions him uniquely to navigate upcoming policy debates, particularly around stablecoin oversight.
The confirmation coincides with heightened legislative activity on crypto regulation. House lawmakers prepare to debate the GENIUS Act during 'Crypto Week,' which would impose reserve and audit requirements on stablecoin issuers.
