What does "cryptocurrency" mean?

A digital currency based on a cryptographic system, usually having no central issuing or regulating authority.

How do you pronounce "cryptocurrency"?

Pronounced //ˈkɹɪp.toʊˌkɝ.ən.si//.

Common synonyms include: bitcoin, bitcoins, blockchain asset, cryptoasset, digital currency, digital token.

/ˈkɹɪp.toʊˌkɝ.ən.si/ noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

1
A digital currency based on a cryptographic system, usually having no central issuing or regulating authority. countable, uncountable
"Bitcoin was the first decentralized cryptocurrency."
2
a currency based on the usage of cryptography to secure transactions wordnet

"Tom wants to create his own cryptocurrency."

From crypto- (“cryptographic”) + currency.