Is it a currency? A commodity? Bitcoin has an identity crisis

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Is it a currency? A commodity? Bitcoin has an identity crisis

Abstract debate has real impact on regulation.

So bitcoin's a currency, right? Well, yes, it can be used to buy, sell and price goods much like dollars and euros. A commodity? Come to think of it, it does behave a lot like oil and gold - it can be bought and sold in cash markets or via derivatives such as futures. What about a security? Many ...

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