cryptocurrency
noun/ˈkrɪptəʊkʌrənsi/
/ˈkrɪptəʊkɜːrənsi/
[uncountable, countable] (plural cryptocurrencies)
(also crypto)
- any system of electronic money, used for buying and selling online and without the need for a central bank
- Cryptocurrency represents one of the most promising internet technologies in years.
- ‘Altcoin’ is a catch-all term for cryptocurrencies based on the Bitcoin system.
Word OriginEarly 21st century: from crypto- + currency.Want to learn more?
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