Bitcoin ‘Halving’ Software Update Cuts Supply of New Tokens in Threat to Miners

Bitcoin ‘Halving’ Software Update Cuts Supply of New Tokens in Threat to Miners

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.  The once-every-four-years event cut in half the so-called mining reward, which is the amount of Bitcoin released from…