BlackRock Declares Ethereum the Settlement King as Senate Preps Historic Crypto Vote

Welcome to today's edition of Chain Reaction by Capital Copilot. BlackRock's 2026 Global Outlook reveals a massive shift in crypto infrastructure, declaring Ethereum the dominant settlement layer for institutional finance as stablecoins explode to nearly 300 billion dollars in market cap. Meanwhile, the US Senate prepares for a critical markup session on crypto market structure legislation next week that could finally bring regulatory clarity after years of uncertainty. We also cover Tennessee's crackdown on prediction markets, Robinhood's expansion into Ethereum layer-2 infrastructure and tokenized stocks, plus technical setups for Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Chainlink. Stay tuned as we break down the week's most important developments shaping the future of digital assets.