The U.S. Senate on 10 July confirmed Jonathan Gould as Comptroller of the Currency in a 50–45 vote, ending an eight-year stretch in which the regulator was led only by acting chiefs. The OCC charters and supervises national banks, giving the new comptroller a central role in shaping rules for the country’s largest lenders. Gould returns to the agency after serving as its chief counsel from 2018 to 2021. He most recently was a partner at law firm Jones Day and earlier held the post of chief legal officer at blockchain company Bitfury. Lawmakers on the Senate Banking Committee and industry groups welcomed the appointment, saying his regulatory and private-sector experience would help balance safety with innovation. Backed by the Trump administration, Gould is expected to support efforts to streamline oversight while reaffirming the OCC’s focus on fair access and financial stability. Banking and digital-asset advocates said they hope his tenure will bring clearer rules and a more predictable supervisory environment.