Recap news:

1. Fold raises $30M in Bitcoin-backed funding to boost financial innovation.

2. Cango Inc. now holds 933.8 BTC worth $91M, blending traditional markets with crypto.

3. FalconX acquires Arbelos Markets, marking 2025's first major crypto acquisition.

4. Jan. 2 saw 2,696 BTC, 23,070 ETH sold, with Bitcoin ETFs losing $242.3M in outflows.

5. MENA emerges as a crypto leader with Ripple highlighting trends like stablecoins and blockchain adoption.

6. Dogecoin rallies after whale accumulation of 1.08B DOGE on Jan. 3, fueling optimism.

7. Syria proposes Bitcoin as legal tender to rebuild its economy and explore BTC mining.

8. Global crypto market cap hits $3.44T, up 1.42%, though trading volume drops 8.34%.

9. Ethena’s iUSDe targets TradFi integration with a February launch, partnering with institutions.

10. XRP surpasses USDT to become the third-largest crypto by market cap at $138.98B.

11. Bitcoin's hashrate reaches 1,000 EH/s on Jan. 3, doubling year-over-year, boosting security.

12. E-Trade, Morgan Stanley’s subsidiary, explores Bitcoin trading amid growing crypto interest.