Bitcoin halving to boost its appeal as inflation hedge

Reduction of cryptocurrency's supply comes as central banks open money spigots

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Some investors expect bitcoin to buck the inflation trends affecting global currencies during the coronavirus pandemic. © Reuters

KEITA SEKIGUCHI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Bitcoin has drawn renewed interest from investors seeking inflation-resistant assets at a time when central banks are printing more money to prop up flagging economies.

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