The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will convene a public roundtable on October 17 to discuss financial regulation and privacy, focusing on the role of zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs). This event aims to explore how ZKPs can enhance privacy in blockchain systems while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The roundtable will address the risks associated with excessive data exposure in blockchain technology and advocate for the adoption of ZKPs to safeguard user data without undermining regulatory oversight. Additionally, the discussion will cover the challenges of integrating ZKPs into existing systems and propose semi-private architectures to achieve a balance between privacy and transparency.