SEC to Host Roundtable on Cryptocurrency, Financial Monitoring, and Privacy

According to ChainCatcher, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to hold a roundtable discussion on December 15, focusing on cryptocurrency, financial monitoring, and privacy. Participants will include notable figures such as Zcash founder Zooko Wilcox. Analysts suggest that the SEC may use this meeting to assess the regulatory emphasis it can place on crypto privacy projects during its rule-making process. If a consensus is reached that zero-knowledge proofs can fulfill compliance obligations, this flexibility could be integrated into the rules for digital asset brokers, alternative trading systems, and custodians. However, if the meeting divides into camps viewing privacy as either a right or a facilitator of crime, the SEC might continue with its current monitoring-focused framework, potentially leading privacy advocates to pursue legal action.