US Senate confirms ex-Bitfury exec to lead OCC banking regulator

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The US Senate has confirmed former Bitfury chief legal officer Jonathan Gould as the new head of the OCC. His appointment brings blockchain experience to the top US banking regulator.

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Turner Wright

Publish date

July 11, 2025

Publisher

Cointelegraph

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https://cointelegraph.com/news/us-senate-confirms-jonathan-gould-lead-occ

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In a 50-45 vote in the US Senate on Thursday, a majority of lawmakers voted to confirm Gould to head the banking regulator.

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Gould’s nomination was the latest from US President Donald Trump to be addressed by the Senate since the president took office in January

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Republicans in the House of Representatives announced plans to move forward with the chamber’s proposed market structure bill, the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act, starting on Monday. The bill moved out of committee in June after lengthy debate, but could still take a backseat to the Senate’s efforts.

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