10 things you need to know this morning in Australia

[View in browser]( [Logo]( [Image]( [10 things you need to know this morning in Australia]( [10 things you need to know this morning in Australia]( [This is Business Insider Australia’s morning newsletter for Wednesday, December 31.]( [Australian investors emerged from the Christmas break with a festive optimism, driving the ASX close to a four-month high]( [Australian investors emerged from the Christmas break with a festive optimism, driving the ASX close to a four-month high]( [The ASX surged close to a four-month high on Wednesday, as festive Australian investors continue to weather the Omicron storm.]( [Ikea is hiking its prices by nearly 10% as the supply chain crisis continues to disrupt its operations]( [Ikea is hiking its prices by nearly 10% as the supply chain crisis continues to disrupt its operations]( [The Swedish furniture maker has built a reputation for selling goods at lower prices than other retailers but is now having to rethink.]( [Hong Kong arrests 2 siblings for allegedly laundering nearly $50 million via crypto exchange and banks]( [Hong Kong arrests 2 siblings for allegedly laundering nearly $50 million via crypto exchange and banks]( [Customs officers arrested a 28-year old woman and her 21-year-old brother in their home for laundering nearly $50 million through various platforms.]( [Binance coin’s massive 1,300% gain in 2021 beat both bitcoin and ether, cementing its spot as the world’s 3rd-biggest crypto]( [Binance coin’s massive 1,300% gain in 2021 beat both bitcoin and ether, cementing its spot as the world’s 3rd-biggest crypto]( [The rise of binance coin can be attributed in part to the massive growth of the Binance Smart Chain ecosystem, according to Arcane Research.]( [Three members of the Saudi hit squad that killed Jamal Khashoggi are living in ‘seven-star’ villas in government security compound: report]( [Three members of the Saudi hit squad that killed Jamal Khashoggi are living in ‘seven-star’ villas in government security compound: report]( [Family members are reportedly allowed to visit the men, and the "seven star" housing units include gyms and offices.]( [A $250,000 all-black house in Illinois is going viral for its gothic look, but the owner says it was unintentional]( [A $250,000 all-black house in Illinois is going viral for its gothic look, but the owner says it was unintentional]( [Seth Goodman, realtor and owner of the black house in Illinois told Insider: "If you love your sleep, there is no place more peaceful to do it!"]( [Boy band BTS says it will move forward with NFT offerings despite sharp online backlash, report says]( [Boy band BTS says it will move forward with NFT offerings despite sharp online backlash, report says]( ["We believe NFTs have the potential for expansion and hope they will provide fans with more varied experiences," Hybe told The Wall Street Journal.]( [All of the Netflix original series that are ending this year]( [All of the Netflix original series that are ending this year]( [Favorites from the popular streaming platform like "Money Heist," "Dear White People," and "On My Block" released their final seasons this year.]( [Tesla is recalling nearly 500,000 cars due to hoods that could fly open while driving and faulty backup cameras]( [Tesla is recalling nearly 500,000 cars due to hoods that could fly open while driving and faulty backup cameras]( [Tesla will offer free repairs on the nearly half million cars involved in the two recalls.]( [Image]( [Logo]( [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy](