Some technologists believe more than 100,000 such payment systems could swamp the world within five years

And what this test tells us about the artificial intelligence wave

European institutions and capitals divided over how far to push back against Washington without hurting Ukraine

Vote expected to pass by narrow majority and to hang heavily on the views of Bank governor Andrew Bailey

Some locals on the island of Nevis oppose the libertarian project, calling it a ‘state within a state’

Billionaire media boss found guilty on charges of conspiring to commit sedition and foreign collusion

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says country will do more to combat antisemitism

In her first public remarks since taking office, Blaise Metreweli will also say that UK support for Ukraine is ‘enduring’

Average price of a home coming to market in the four weeks to December 6 fell to £358,138, says Rightmove

Building owners would no longer be able to ‘unreasonably refuse’ upgrade requests from leaseholders

Paris says pact with four South American countries needs more work but unclear if it has enough support to block it

Brussels has more power to apply and enforce the rules than it is currently using

Trading in insurance-like products that protect against tech company defaults is booming

The EU’s economic security depends on turning itself into more of a power player

Once a pugnacious devotee, the former Maga maximalist is now one of the few Republicans who stand up to Trump

Forecasts dwelled too much on Donald Trump’s threats and not enough on offsetting factors

The Netflix-Paramount bidding war puts the much-criticised CEO in line for a bumper payday

Zelenskyy says Kyiv still needs US and European protection guarantees ahead of Berlin talks

International condemnation of Bondi Beach shooting which targeted people celebrating Hanukkah

Once a model for the world, the EU’s rulemaking machine has faltered under the weight of its own ambition

But not because of anything to do with the US transport secretary’s campaign to civilise air travel

Ending manufacturing at Dresden site comes as Europe’s largest auto producer battles weak demand in its key markets

Funds such as Balyasny, Jain Global and Qube are expanding operations to allow them to trade underlying markets

Swiss groups are involved in deals across sectors, defying currency moves and US tariffs