- SEC will hold a December 15 roundtable to review crypto privacy, data collection, and oversight.
- Regulators and industry experts will assess exchange monitoring, user protection, and surveillance limits.
- Events may shape updated U.S. crypto privacy rules as global reporting standards continue to tighten.
The SEC has set a new date for its long-awaited discussion on crypto privacy and financial surveillance, and the meeting will now take place on December 15 at the agency’s Washington headquarters. The session will run from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., and it will also stream online so the public can follow the full conversation.
Regulators Prepare to Review Data Use as Blockchain Activity Expands
The roundtable will bring together regulators, privacy researchers, blockchain developers, and market participants. The group will study how crypto companies collect, store, and secure user data as adoption grows. Officials say the session will also explore how federal oversight can adjust as new financial tools enter the market.
According to the SEC, the agenda includes discussions on monitoring systems used by exchanges, customer protection duties, and the risks that appear when firms gather more information than they need. The agency notes that these topics have gained urgency as data tools become more advanced.
Commissioner Hester M. Peirce said new technology offers a chance to refresh old models. “New technologies allow us to recalibrate financial surveillance measures in a way that protects both national security and the liberties that define America,” she stated.
Growing Pressure Pushes U.S. Agencies Toward Updated Privacy Standards
The roundtable follows months of scrutiny over the way crypto platforms track user activity. Large traditional finance firms, including Citadel, have urged closer supervision of DeFi systems. Critics argue that many tracking tools collect broad personal data during routine checks.
Most major exchanges already use systems designed to detect fraud and illicit activity, yet questions remain about the scope of data collection. The SEC says public comments will be invited after the event, and the agency’s Crypto Task Force will continue to coordinate with the CFTC to develop a more aligned regulatory path.
The agency also notes that global regulators are enforcing tighter reporting rules for digital assets. Because of this, the December 15 roundtable may help guide the next phase of U.S. privacy policy as lawmakers review several proposals and consider updates for 2026.
