https://www.reuters.com/article/us-cme-group-bitcoin/bitcoin-a-new-asset-class-not-a-crypto-currency-cmes-melamed-idUSKBN1D712M

Bitcoin is likely to become a new asset class in its own right, such as gold or stocks, which can be traded by major investors and regulated, not simply a crypto-currency, Leo Melamed, Chairman Emeritus of CME Group , said on Tuesday.