CRYPTO Definition & Meaning

crypto

[ krip-toh ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

plural cryptos.

a person who secretly supports or adheres to a group, party, or belief.
cryptocurrency ( def ).
cryptography ( def ).

adjective

secret or hidden; not publicly admitted:
a crypto Nazi.

crypto-

a combining form meaning “hidden,” “secret,” used in the formation of compound words:
cryptograph.

crypto-

combining_form

secret, hidden, or concealed
cryptography
crypto-fascist

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of crypto¹

First recorded in 1945–50; probably independent use of crypto-; -o

Origin of crypto²

Combining form representing Greek ��ó�� hidden. See crypt

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of crypto¹

New Latin, from Greek kruptos hidden, from kruptein to hide

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Although the Lakers lost to the Warriors, it was a treat to be at Crypto on Thursday night to see LeBron James and Steph Curry combine for 70 points at a combined age of 77.

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Because crime pervades the crypto industry.

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As this incident suggests, crypto crime seems to be getting worse, not better.

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Indeed, crypto crime likely broke records last year.

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Illicit crypto addresses received an estimated total of $40 billion to as much as $75 billion in 2024.

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