The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is planning another roundtable discussion on financial surveillance and privacy, scheduled for October 17. Headed by Commissioner Hester Peirce, this roundtable marks the sixth such event since the departure of former SEC Chair Gary Gensler. Peirce emphasized the importance of understanding privacy-protecting tools to aid in developing policy solutions in the crypto sector. The SEC has recently proposed changes that could exempt certain crypto asset offers and modify broker-dealer financial responsibility rules. Since January, both the SEC and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have softened their enforcement tactics, signaling a potential shift in approach towards crypto companies. Additionally, the CFTC is aligned with White House directives on crypto policy, focusing on integrating digital assets into mainstream regulatory frameworks. A new digital asset market structure bill, aimed for consideration by 2026, is also moving through Congress, which could influence the responsibilities of both regulatory bodies.

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