Bitcoin dipped 0.23% while Ethereum climbed 1.83%, with the overall crypto market cap holding steady at $3.01 trillion. Holiday season trading continues to suppress liquidation pressure across markets, though altcoin funding rates are beginning to recover as we roll into fresh territory. Lighter is launching LIT alongside an airdrop to boost community participation. On the DEX front, Uniswap executed another round of token buybacks paired with burn mechanisms to support price dynamics. Meanwhile, Trip.com's integration of stablecoin payments marks an interesting bridge between traditional travel booking and blockchain-based settlement—another real-world adoption signal as major platforms explore crypto rails for transactions.