crypto·cur·rency
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
加密货币：任何电子货币系统，可用于在线买卖而无需中央银行 - Cryptocurrency represents one of the most promising internet technologies in years.
加密货币是多年来最有前途的互联网技术之一。 - ‘Altcoin’ is a catch-all term for cryptocurrencies based on the Bitcoin system.
“山寨币”是基于比特币系统的加密货币的总称。
Word OriginEarly 21st century: from crypto- + currency. - Cryptocurrency represents one of the most promising internet technologies in years.