The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC, U.S. markets regulator) is set to meet Friday to discuss Regulation Crypto, a proposed framework that would let token issuers raise funds without full securities registration. If the plan advances, it could create both a startup exemption and a broader fundraising exemption of as much as $75 million in a 12-month period, marking the SEC’s first formal rulemaking effort designed specifically for crypto assets. The proposal is being watched as a potentially important step toward regulatory clarity for U.S. crypto fundraising and token issuance. The report also links the development to sentiment in prediction markets, where traders appear to see clearer rules as supportive for crypto, even as the odds of Bitcoin reaching $200,000 by the end of 2026 remain low. Market participants are now focused on Friday’s outcome for signals on how U.S. regulators may approach crypto projects and how that could shape sentiment, fundraising plans and broader market dynamics.