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SEC Crypto Task Force Targets Financial Surveillance, Privacy, and Market Clarity
Commissioner Hester Peirce leads new push for balance between oversight and innovation in digital assets.

A Fresh Approach at the SEC
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is pressing ahead with its digital asset agenda, announcing that its crypto task force will hold a public roundtable on financial surveillance and privacy in Washington, D.C., on October 17.

Led by Commissioner Hester Peirce, the task force has already hosted multiple roundtables since the departure of former SEC Chair Gary Gensler, with 10 events planned across the country through December.

“Understanding recent developments in privacy-protecting tools will assist the SEC and other financial regulators as we work on policy solutions in the crypto space,” Peirce said.

Policy Shifts in Motion
The SEC recently proposed new rules, including:

• Exemptions and safe harbors for certain crypto asset sales.

• Adjustments to broker-dealer financial responsibility rules that could reduce compliance burdens for U.S.-operating crypto companies.

These steps suggest a measured shift toward more industry-friendly regulation compared to the enforcement-heavy approach under prior leadership.

Collaboration with the CFTC
The SEC is not acting alone. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), now led solely by Acting Chair Caroline Pham, has also signaled a softer stance. Pham said the agency would follow the White House’s lead on digital asset policy.

Both regulators have begun exploring:

• A potential shift to 24/7 capital markets.

• Regulations for crypto derivatives.

• A coordinated framework for spot crypto trading, following recommendations from the President’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets.

Congressional Oversight Ahead
All of these efforts could soon be superseded by federal legislation. The Senate is considering the Responsible Financial Innovation Act, a comprehensive market structure bill. Co-sponsor Senator Cynthia Lummis believes it could become law before 2026, formally codifying the roles of the SEC and CFTC in digital asset regulation.

Why This Matters
The SEC’s evolving stance shows a recognition that crypto markets require both regulatory clarity and respect for privacy-enhancing tools. With roundtables engaging industry and policymakers, and Congress weighing a structural overhaul, the coming years could define how the U.S. balances surveillance, innovation, and investor protection in digital finance.

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Source: CoinTelegraph – SEC Financial Surveillance and Privacy Crypto Task Force

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SEC Delays Decision on HBAR and Polkadot ETFs Until November
Regulator points to listing standards, not token rejection, as altcoins hold strong.

Another SEC Delay
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has once again delayed decisions on two altcoin ETF filings: Canary’s Hedera (HBAR) ETF and Grayscale’s Polkadot (DOT) ETF. The regulator extended its deadline to November 8, marking the third delay since March.

For the Canary HBAR ETF, Nasdaq first filed in February and amended the proposal in March. The SEC has since requested several rounds of public comments, questioning whether the product qualifies under Nasdaq’s commodity-based trust shares rule. Grayscale’s Polkadot ETF is following a nearly identical timeline.

Why the Delay?
The SEC’s hesitation has less to do with HBAR or DOT specifically and more to do with the lack of uniform listing standards for spot crypto ETFs. The agency is holding back approvals until exchanges finalize a broader framework.

• Major exchanges — including Nasdaq, NYSE, and CBOE BZX — have already submitted amendments to redefine “commodity” by removing “excluded commodities.”

• This change would smooth the way for altcoin ETFs, making them easier to classify and list.

In short, the SEC appears to be waiting for standardization before approving any products beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Market Reactions Stay Positive
Despite the delay, both tokens showed resilience:

• HBAR rose about 1% this week, trading near $0.22.

• Polkadot (DOT) surged almost 4% to $4.03, with trading volume spiking more than 225% in 24 hours.

Analysts suggest this optimism reflects a belief that approval is inevitable once listing standards are finalized. Bloomberg continues to assign a 90% probability of eventual approval for both ETFs.

The Bigger Picture
The SEC’s cautious approach signals it is building a standardized ETF framework rather than rejecting altcoin products outright. While the November deadline is the next milestone, market participants are already pricing in a favorable outcome.

If approved, HBAR and Polkadot ETFs could mark the beginning of a new wave of altcoin ETFs, further expanding crypto’s integration into U.S. capital markets.

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Source: Coinpedia – SEC Delays Decision on HBAR and Polkadot ETFs+

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Analysts Say Bitcoin Has Yet to Prove Its “Digital Gold” Role
Despite gold’s surge, Bitcoin still trades like a risk asset tied to tech stocks.

Geopolitics and Market Anxiety
Global markets were rocked this week by a combination of weak U.S. employment figures, intensifying trade disputes, ongoing wars, and political turmoil in France. The uncertainty pushed gold to new record highs. Bitcoin, however, did not follow. Instead, it mirrored the Nasdaq 100, reinforcing its tight correlation with equities rather than acting as a safe-haven asset.

Ecoinometrics: “Digital Gold” Narrative Still Missing
Research group Ecoinometrics found that Bitcoin’s correlation with gold and U.S. Treasuries remains close to zero. Meanwhile, its connection to risk assets remains strong, with Ethereum even more equity-like in its trading behavior. Analysts emphasized that Bitcoin has yet to make the anticipated transition into a true “digital gold” hedge.

Fed Meeting as the Turning Point
Investor attention now shifts to the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting, which may set the tone for both crypto and equities:

• A clear rate-cut signal could spark optimism across risk markets, potentially lifting Bitcoin.

• A hawkish surprise may weigh on both tech stocks and crypto, keeping Bitcoin locked in its current risk-asset role.

Bitwise: Macro Still Dictates the Trend
According to André Dragosch of Bitwise, the current weakness in Bitcoin isn’t driven by crypto fundamentals, but rather by slowing global growth and shrinking risk appetite.

Still, Dragosch maintains a cautiously optimistic outlook:

• Liquidity growth and Fed easing could fuel a stronger environment later this year.

• In the short term, the Fed meeting represents a “double event”—either a launchpad for recovery or a trigger for further downside.

Why This Matters
Bitcoin’s ability—or failure—to prove itself as “digital gold” will remain a central narrative for investors. With gold surging to fresh highs and global instability persisting, the coming months may determine whether Bitcoin truly evolves into a safe-haven asset or continues behaving like a speculative tech trade.

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Source: Coindoo – Analysts Say Bitcoin Has Yet to Prove Its “Digital Gold” Role

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