For me currency and asset is same . bitcoin is asset becuase many people keep it for their future money and because of this value people use this to buy anything that they want like paying bills or buy a stuff . bitcoin is currency becuase bitcoin give a profit to us .
Yes they are the same it could be a currency or an asset. Bitcoin is really an asset because if you keep it you will secure your future. You can also use it buy online or even in investing online.