cryp·to
ˈkrip-(ˌ)tō 
plural cryptos
1
: a person who adheres or belongs secretly to a party, sect, or other group
And jaws dropped, he said, when he explained the theory that Christopher Columbus was a "crypto" or hidden Jew.—
Kim Vo
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: cryptocurrency
A specialty finance firm … is the first to offer brokers the option to get their commissions paid up front, in crypto, underscoring how digital coins are becoming a more mainstream part of financial transactions.—Jennifer Schonberger
—often used before another nounJennifer Schonbergercrypto assets
the crypto market
variants
or before a vowel crypt-
1
: hidden : covered
cryptogenic
2
: hidden by dissembling : unavowed
crypto-fascist
3
: cryptographic
cryptanalysis
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Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 22 Jan. 2025
The White House’s view on crypto differs sharply from when Joe Biden was president.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2025
Axios just reported that crypto has made Trump a billionaire.
—Michael Gecan, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2025
Speaking Truth to Crypto Power: As the crypto industry amasses unprecedented wealth and political influence, writer, researcher, software engineer, and founder of the website Web3 is Going Just Great Molly White’s clear-eyed critique has proven more necessary than ever.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2025
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Trump’s meme coins brought a surge of attention to crypto and many newcomers into the space.
—Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 22 Jan. 2025
The White House’s view on crypto differs sharply from when Joe Biden was president.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2025
Axios just reported that crypto has made Trump a billionaire.
—Michael Gecan, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2025
Speaking Truth to Crypto Power: As the crypto industry amasses unprecedented wealth and political influence, writer, researcher, software engineer, and founder of the website Web3 is Going Just Great Molly White’s clear-eyed critique has proven more necessary than ever.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Crypto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crypto. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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crypto
noun
cryp·to
ˈkrip-(ˌ)tō
: cryptosporidium sense 2
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: cryptosporidiosis
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