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Crypto, short for cryptocurrency, refers to digital money that uses cryptography for security and is decentralized, meaning it operates independently of a central bank ¹. Some popular cryptocurrencies include ¹ ² ³ ⁴: - Bitcoin - Ethereum - Litecoin - Ripple - Cronos - Tether - Solana - Dogecoin Cryptocurrencies can be used to buy goods and services, transfer funds and trade in markets, and can be approached as an investment strategy ².