According to news on January 1, digital asset trading and brokerage company FalconX is in advanced negotiations to acquire Arbelos Markets, a derivatives startup founded in 2023 by two crypto industry veterans. The deal, which will be financed through a combination of cash and FalconX stock, is expected to be announced in the coming days, people familiar with the matter said. It's unclear what impact the deal will have on Arbelos' valuation.