Brexit breakthrough in Brussels

1. What was the most significant event of the week?

Bitcoin grabbed a large chunk of the headlines over the past few days. The value has soared to reach well over US$17,000 - another record high - and the frenzy surrounding the virtual currency comes just before it begins trading on Sunday on Cboe Global Markets, the US derivatives exchange.

Over in Washington, US President Donald Trump is causing all sorts of controversy with the decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital. The announcement has caused an uproar, with thousands of protesters in Muslim-majority nations Indonesia and Malaysia joining rallies on Friday to condemn the move.