Bitcoin Halving: Price Impact & What It Means - AP News

By By Rediff Money Desk, NEWYORK
Apr 20, 2024 06:08
Bitcoin's latest 'halving' has reduced new production of the cryptocurrency. Learn about the impact on price and what it means for investors.
New York, Apr 20 (AP) The “miners” who chisel bitcoins out of complex mathematics are taking a 50% pay cut — effectively reducing new production of the world's largest cryptocurrency, again.

Bitcoin's latest “halving" appeared to occur Friday night. Soon after the highly anticipated event, the price of bitcoin held steady at about $63,907. (AP)

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