What is cryptocurrency?
Quick Answer
Cryptocurrency is digital money that uses blockchain technology to enable peer-to-peer transactions without banks or central authorities. Bitcoin (2009) was the first; thousands now exist with various use cases.

Warren Team
Updated February 10, 2026
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Warren Team
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