Jonathan Gould has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the Comptroller of the Currency, leading the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). The Senate approved his appointment with a 50-45 vote. Gould previously served as chief counsel at the OCC for over two years and is a partner at Jones Day. His confirmation is seen as a continuation of efforts to refocus the OCC on its core mission of chartering and supervising banks to maintain a safe and sound banking system. Gould's background includes experience in blockchain, and he is expected to promote fair banking practices and support policies that empower Main Street banks. His appointment is part of the Trump administration's regulatory team, with endorsements from several senators and financial committees emphasizing his readiness to lead the agency. Additionally, Luke Pettit was confirmed as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Financial Institutions, and Anthony Tata was confirmed as the Pentagon’s undersecretary for personnel and readiness, marking notable appointments in the Trump administration.