noun

cryptocurrency

cryptocurrency

Bitcoin is a popular cryptocurrency.

Bitcoin is a popular cryptocurrency.

She invested in cryptocurrency.

She invested in cryptocurrency.

((to invest in)) ((cryptocurrency)) to put money into cryptocurrency Many people invest in cryptocurrency.

Synonyms: digital currency, virtual currency

A combination of 'crypto-' (from Greek 'kryptos', meaning hidden) and 'currency'. It means 'encrypted currency'.

Break it down: 'crypto' means secret or hidden, and 'currency' is money. So, it's secret digital money.

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