Preferred term
VIRTUAL CURRENCY
Broader concept
Used for
- CRYPTOASSET
- CRYPTOCURRENCY
- CYBER CURRENCY
- VIRTUAL CASH
- VIRTUAL MONEY
Scope note
- Digital representation of value, not issued by a central bank, credit institution or e-money institution, which in some circumstances can be used as an alternative to money.
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URI
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