SEC Crypto Task Force Releases Surveillance Roundtable Agenda

The SEC’s upcoming financial surveillance roundtable spotlights how rapidly evolving crypto privacy tools could reshape oversight while raising new questions about consumer protection and regulatory transparency.

SEC Outlines Speakers and Timing for Financial Surveillance Roundtable

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued on Dec. 5 its updated program for the rescheduled Roundtable on Financial Surveillance and Privacy, outlining speakers and timing for the Dec. 15 event in Washington D.C. The agency detailed that the Crypto Task Force will lead discussions on policy, regulatory goals, and emerging technologies.

Commissioner Hester M. Peirce stated in the announcement:

New technologies give us a fresh opportunity to recalibrate financial surveillance measures to ensure the protection of our nation and the liberties that make America unique.

She added: “I look forward to this chance for the SEC, other federal regulators, and the public to learn from the roundtable participants about how these new tools work.”

The agenda shows opening remarks by Crypto Task Force Chief of Staff Richard B. Gabbert, Chairman Paul S. Atkins, Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda, and Peirce, followed by two expert panels moderated by Yaya J. Fanusie of the Crypto Council for Innovation and the Aleo Network Foundation. Participants span executives and researchers from organizations including Espresso Systems, Zcash, Digital Asset, Predicate, SpruceID, Starkware, Penumbra Strategies, Digital Self Labs, the Blockchain Association, the American Civil Liberties Union, George Mason Law School, and Etherealize.

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The SEC noted that the roundtable, held at its headquarters from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET, will be open to the public with an online webcast available without registration. The agency reiterated that invitations do not imply endorsement of any company, product, or security. While the discussions center on surveillance and privacy, crypto advocates may view the session as an opportunity to highlight how decentralized networks and privacy-preserving technology can strengthen consumer protection, reduce single-point data risks, and support regulatory transparency without compromising user autonomy.

FAQ ⏰

• When will the SEC host its financial surveillance and privacy roundtable?

The roundtable is scheduled for Dec. 15 at SEC headquarters.

• Who is leading the SEC’s crypto-focused discussions?

The Crypto Task Force will guide conversations on policy, regulatory goals, and emerging technologies.

• What organizations are represented on the expert panels?

Participants include leaders from Espresso Systems, Zcash, Digital Asset, Predicate, SpruceID, Starkware, and more.

• Will the public be able to watch the SEC roundtable?

Yes, the SEC will offer an open webcast with no registration required.