noun
- a digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography to secure transactions and control the creation of new units, operating independently of a central bank
Usage: often used in financial and technology contexts; commonly abbreviated as crypto
Examples
- Bitcoin is the most well-known cryptocurrency in the world.
- Many people invest in cryptocurrency hoping to make a profit.
- The government is studying how to regulate cryptocurrency transactions.
- She decided to accept cryptocurrency as payment for her online business.
- Cryptocurrency uses blockchain technology to record and verify transactions.
- The value of cryptocurrency can be very volatile and unpredictable.