FalconX has acquired digital asset brokerage firm and crypto derivatives platform Arbelos Markets for an undisclosed amount. This is one of the first major crypto acquisition deals of 2025. FalconX CEO Raghu Yarlagadda confirmed the development in an X post on January 2. While the details of the deal were not shared, the acquisition is expected to be funded with a combination of FalconX shares and cash, according to a Bloomberg report on December 31. Yarlagadda stated that this merger will create more value for institutional clients. What do you think the acquisition will have an impact on the crypto market? We welcome your comments.