Key Discussions on Financial Surveillance and Privacy in Crypto
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has made significant updates to its upcoming roundtable on financial surveillance and privacy. According to a recent announcement, the event, scheduled for December 15, 2025, will now feature additional panelists from the privacy-focused crypto sector. This roundtable, led by Commissioner Hester Peirce, the head of the Crypto Task Force, will see the participation of Zcash (ZEC) founder Zooko Wilcox, alongside other prominent figures from privacy-centric blockchain projects.
Joining Wilcox are key executives from leading companies in the field of privacy-focused cryptocurrency solutions. These include Jill Gunter, Chief Strategy Officer at Espresso Systems; Koh, CEO and Executive Director of the Aleo Network Foundation; Simon Letort, Head of Strategic Initiatives at Digital Asset; Nikhil Raghuveera, Co-Founder and CEO of Predicate; and Wayne Chang, Founder and CEO of SpruceID.
The event will be moderated by Yaya Fanusie, Senior Advisor at Crypto Council for Innovation, and Global Head of Policy at Aleo Network Foundation.
This panel comes at a time when privacy in the crypto industry is a subject of global debate. Tokenization of securities, a process expected to soar over the next two years with the rise of decentralized finance (DeFi), will also be a major discussion point.
A key part of this ongoing debate revolves around the challenges of ensuring privacy while maintaining regulatory oversight. The roundtable’s discussions will address these challenges in the context of financial surveillance and the evolving blockchain landscape.
The SEC's Crypto Task Force is holding a roundtable on financial surveillance and privacy on Dec. 15.
See agenda, panelists, and registration details: https://t.co/sKnREO5XdM
— U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (@SECGov) December 5, 2025
Examining the U.S. SEC’s Approach to Privacy in Crypto
The SEC’s decision to invite privacy-focused leaders reflects the growing interest in privacy technologies within the cryptocurrency space. The roundtable is particularly timely, as global markets explore the integration of privacy in financial systems. In Europe, Poland’s hesitation in adopting the EU’s MiCA regulations due to privacy concerns underscores the complexity of balancing privacy with surveillance requirements.
Commissioners, including SEC Chair Paul Atkins, Mark Uyeda, and Peirce, will attend the roundtable to listen to industry insights and explore ways to integrate privacy measures into U.S. financial markets, particularly as blockchain technology continues to disrupt traditional systems.
Atkins has long advocated for modernizing the U.S. financial infrastructure through tokenization and blockchain adoption, which could potentially expand the country’s influence in global capital markets.
The SEC’s initiative to engage with privacy advocates in crypto is in line with efforts to foster a regulatory environment conducive to the growth of blockchain technology while addressing privacy concerns. As blockchain adoption accelerates, especially in tokenizing securities, the SEC’s role in facilitating a secure and privacy-respecting financial ecosystem will become even more critical.
As the global race to regulate cryptocurrency intensifies, this roundtable could provide crucial insights into how the U.S. might move forward with privacy laws and blockchain integration, positioning itself as a leader in the crypto space under the guidance of President Donald Trump’s administration.