cryptocurrency

BrE /krɪptəʊˈkjuːrənsi/ AmE /krɪptoʊˈkjʊrənsi/

noun en → es

1 DIGITAL CURRENCY [singular] B2

a digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography for security and operates independently of a central bank.

criptomoneda, divisa digital

  • cryptocurrency as an investment

Collocations cryptocurrency exchange · cryptocurrency wallet

  • Investing in cryptocurrency can be risky.

    Invertir en criptomoneda puede ser arriesgado.

2 BLOCKCHAIN [singular] C1

a digital currency that uses blockchain technology to record transactions and manage the issuance of new units.

divisa basada en blockchain, criptomoneda basada en cadena de bloques

  • cryptocurrency transaction

Collocations blockchain technology · cryptocurrency mining

  • Each cryptocurrency transaction is recorded on a blockchain.

    Cada transacción de criptomoneda se registra en una cadena de bloques.