One of the most popular cryptocurrencies is "The Bitcoins". Bitcoin is a digital currency which exists entirely on the digital highway. The major point which creates a robust separation between usual currencies such as Indian Rupee, American Dollar etc... and cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin is that, these Bitcoins involve neither a government nor any financial institution in it's flow. These currencies are completely digital and can be used over internet.
Safety in using Bitcoins can never be guaranteed as their values keep on fluctuating but buying them purposefully and then using them for your definite tasks can be helpful. They still cant be compared to fiat money.