Former Bitfury Executive Jonathan Gould Confirmed by Senate as OCC Director

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Jonathan Gould, former Chief Legal Officer of Bitfury, as Director of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). The appointment will be submitted to President Donald Trump for final approval. The OCC recently adjusted its statements regarding banks holding crypto assets and related risks, and Congress will advance stablecoin regulatory legislation, including the GENIUS Act, next week. [The Block]