Summary
- Jonathan Gould has passed the Senate confirmation as chief of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC).
- Gould is known as an advocate for crypto assets, and previously built his career at blockchain company Bitfury.
- This confirmation is seen as a positive signal for the crypto asset industry, and the sector expects the establishment of a clear regulatory environment at the federal level.
According to The Block, a cryptocurrency-focused media outlet, on the 10th (local time), Jonathan Gould has passed the Senate confirmation vote to become the head of the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC).
Now, only President Donald Trump's signing process remains, and once the signature is complete, Gould will be officially appointed as the OCC chief.
Gould is known as a prominent advocate for crypto assets and has served as Chief Legal Officer (CLO) at blockchain company Bitfury.
His confirmation is being interpreted as a positive signal for the crypto asset industry, and there is anticipation in the sector that a clearer regulatory environment at the federal level will be established.
JH Kim
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