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   Cryp·to·cur·ren·cy

   /ˈkripˌtōˌkərənsē/

   

   noun

   • 1. a digital currency in which transactions are verified and records maintained by a decentralized system using cryptography, rather than by a centralized authority: "decentralized cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin now provide an outlet for personal wealth that is beyond restriction and confiscation"

   Word Origin early 21st century: from crypto- + currency.

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   Jun 15, 2024 · A cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency secured by cryptography, which makes it nearly impossible to counterfeit or double-spend. Most cryptocurrencies exist on...

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