News24 | Bitcoin ‘halving’ cuts supply of new tokens in threat to miners

A Bitcoin halving could wipe out billions in income for miners.

A Bitcoin halving could wipe out billions in income for miners.

André Francois McKenzie

A highly anticipated Bitcoin software update called the “halving” has been completed, dealing a potential blow to the companies that make money by ensuring that the digital currency functions smoothly and securely. 

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