also: ヴァーチャルマネー
noun
virtual money; digital currency
Refers to money that exists only in digital form, such as in-game currency or cryptocurrencies. A straightforward loanword from English.
このゲームではバーチャルマネーを使ってアイテムを買えます。
In this game, you can buy items using virtual money.
バーチャルマネーの管理には注意が必要だ。
You need to be careful when managing virtual money.
電子マネー (electronic money) typically refers to prepaid digital payment systems like Suica or Edy, while バーチャルマネー is a broader term for any virtual currency, including in-game or cryptocurrency.
仮想通貨 (virtual currency) is often used specifically for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, whereas バーチャルマネー can include non-cryptocurrency digital money.
Loanword from English 'virtual money'. The spelling variations reflect different conventions for representing the 'v' sound and word boundaries in Japanese.