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Bitcoin is up slightly at $48,064 
Ethereum is up .5% at $3,796 
and Binance Coin is up slightly at $522

Celsius Network up 15%

Russia’s Sber bank has introduced the country's first blockchain focused ETF.

Hong Kong officials have arrested 2 suspected of laundering $384M through banks and a crypto exchange. 

Fractal NFT exchange is live. 

Binance is once again in the hot seat with regulators.Links:<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.coindesk.com/business/2021/12/30/russias-largest-bank-introduces-first-blockchain-focused-etf-in-the-country/">Russia’s Largest Bank Introduces First Blockchain-Focused ETF in the Country</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.customs.gov.hk/en/publication_press/press/index_id_3366.html">Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department - Press Releases</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.theblockcrypto.com/post/128831/ontario-securities-regulator-slams-binance-after-crypto-exchange-claims-it-can-continue-operating-there">Ontario securities regulator slams Binance after crypto exchange claims it can continue operating there</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.theblockcrypto.com/post/128189/gaming-nft-platform-fractal-launches">The gaming-focused NFT platform Fractal officially launches</a></li>
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