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Jonathan Gould’s confirmation places him among a growing group of Trump administration officials who advocate for lighter banking regulation and expanded support for crypto assets

Senator Elizabeth Warren and other Democratic lawmakers expressed concerns about Jonathan Gould’s ability to remain impartial in matters involving his former legal clients

The US Senate has confirmed Jonathan Gould, as the new head of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) through a Senate vote

Jonathan Gould previously served in senior leadership roles at the OCC and most recently worked as chief legal officer at blockchain infrastructure firm Bitfury

Jonathan Gould was confirmed by a 50-45 Senate vote, further advancing the Trump administration’s efforts to reshape the US financial regulatory landscape

Jonathan Gould will serve a five-year term as Comptroller of the Currency, contributing to the Trump administration’s broader regulatory overhaul following the 2024 election

Senator Cynthia Lummis reversed her initial procedural opposition and ultimately voted to confirm Jonathan Gould, despite raising concerns over stablecoin policies and federal preemption of state banking laws

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