The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to hold a roundtable discussion on December 15 to explore the regulatory implications of cryptocurrency privacy. Key participants, including Zcash founder Zooko Wilcox, will discuss the potential integration of privacy technologies like zero-knowledge proofs into compliance frameworks. This meeting could influence the SEC's approach to regulating digital asset brokerages, trading systems, and custody services. Analysts suggest that if consensus is reached on the compliance capabilities of privacy technologies, it may lead to more flexible regulations. However, a divide between privacy advocates and those concerned about crime could maintain the current surveillance-focused regulatory stance.