#ALEO *The Coming Week: The Intersection of Privacy, Policy, and Macro Shifts**SEC Privacy Roundtable – December 15**

The US Securities and Exchange Commission is holding a key meeting on crypto, surveillance, and privacy. Major participants include:
- **Zcash founder Zooko Wilcox** (keynote speech)
- **Aleo CEO Koh** (introduction to privacy technology)
- **ACLU, Blockchain Association**, and senior SEC officials
📌 This indicates that **privacy is now a top regulatory issue**.
📉 **Macro momentum is building**
Prediction markets now show a **94% probability** of a **Fed rate cut in December**.
- Over **$260M** in bets have been placed
- Only a **6%** chance rates remain unchanged
A rate cut means **cheaper liquidity**—historically bullish for crypto and risk assets.
⚡ **Why this matters**
Privacy regulation is tightening while macro conditions are easing.
This combination could drive momentum for **privacy coins, L1s, and AI-crypto** use cases.