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Jonathan Gould is expected by market leaders to advance the pro-crypto agenda to banks.The president has doubled down on his push for crypto-friendly leaders in key positions.

US President Donald Trump has appointed Jonathan Gould to lead the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the Federal agency that oversees national banks.

According to The Block, this decision is part of a bigger plan by the President to change how financial agencies work. Gould’s appointment could make big changes to how banks are supervised in the US.

Gould has a strong background in banking and the nascent cryptocurrency industry. He was the Chief Legal Officer at Bitfury, a blockchain company. In addition, he has also worked at the OCC before as a top legal official.

Ron Hammond, a senior director at the Blockchain Association, said Gould is in a “prime position to hit the ground running.” He is expected to lead the OCC in a way similar to Brian Brooks, a former acting comptroller who supported crypto-friendly policies.

In light of his nomination, market leaders believe his crypto knowledge will come in handy as Congress discusses new rules for stablecoins and digital markets. With Gould in charge, the OCC may work more closely with lawmakers to create clear policies for banks and crypto businesses.

Notably, Gould is not the only crypto-friendly leader President Trump has chosen to help drive his MAGA agenda at Federal parastatals. He has also nominated Paul Atkins to head the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Recently, he selected Brian Quintenz, a policy expert at a16z Crypto, to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). If confirmed by the Senate, Quintez will take over from Caroline Pham.

These choices show that Trump wants to create a government that is more open to digital assets. In the past, unclear rules have made it hard for crypto companies to operate in the US. This new team could change that by creating clearer and fairer policies.

As reported by Coinspeaker, VC giant Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is hopeful that President Trump’s administration will make key regulatory measures that will foster growth and innovation in the crypto space.

Beyond individual appointments, Trump’s government is planning big changes to how financial oversight works. The Wall Street Journal reported that the government wants to combine the FDIC and the OCC under the Treasury Department.

Experts believe this could make banking regulation simpler and reduce unnecessary bureaucracy. At the same time, changes are happening at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).

Acting head Russell Vought has told employees to stop supervising and enforcement actions, which shows a shift in focus. On Tuesday, President Trump nominated Jonathan McKernan, a former FDIC official, to lead the CFPB.

As these changes unfold, stakeholders in the financial industry, especially the crypto sector, are paying close attention. If Gould and the other appointees create clear and innovation-friendly rules, the US could lead the way in the global financial revolution, as many have predicted earlier.

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