TOKYO -- A new variant of bitcoin will likely be created Tuesday as Hong Kong developers pioneer a version of the virtual currency they hope will make it easier for ordinary users to earn coins through mining.

A Bitcoin and dollar note are seen in this illustration picture taken September 27, 2017.
TOKYO -- A new variant of bitcoin will likely be created Tuesday as Hong Kong developers pioneer a version of the virtual currency they hope will make it easier for ordinary users to earn coins through mining.