Senate confirms former blockchain executive Jonathan Gould to lead OCC

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The US Senate has confirmed Jonathan Gould, former Bitfury chief legal officer, as head of the OCC. Despite his crypto background, pro-crypto Senator Cynthia Lummis voted against his nomination during a procedural vote.

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Sarah Wynn

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July 10, 2025

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The Block

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https://www.theblock.co/post/362071/senate-confirms-former-blockchain-executive-jonathan-gould-to-lead-occ

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The bill requires stablecoins to be fully backed by U.S. dollars or similarly liquid assets, mandates annual audits for issuers with a market capitalization exceeding $50 billion, and establishes guidelines for foreign issuance.

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US Senate confirms Jonathan Gould to head OCC

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