Trump Nominates Jonathan Gould for OCC as Crypto Regulation Team Finalized
President Donald Trump is finalizing nominations for key financial regulatory positions influencing the crypto industry. Notable appointments include:
- Jonathan Gould as nominee for the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, overseeing U.S. national banks.
- Jonathan McKernan nominated to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Gould, a partner at Jones Day and former chief legal officer at Bitfury, previously worked at the OCC and supported efforts to integrate crypto into U.S. banking. Analysts suggest he may advocate for a limited-purpose national bank charter for crypto-focused banks and expand banks' involvement with stablecoins.
Rodney Hood, currently serving as temporary comptroller, would be replaced by Gould upon Senate confirmation. Trump's administration has appointed experienced figures with crypto backgrounds to lead financial regulators, including:
- Brian Quintenz for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
- Paul Atkins for the Securities and Exchange Commission.
These choices are viewed as conventional and likely to receive Senate approval. The confirmation process can be lengthy, affecting agency leadership stability, as seen during the Biden administration.
Quintenz emphasized the CFTC's role in maintaining U.S. leadership in blockchain technology and innovation.