Yes, i think things have changed over the years, and the enthusiasm about digital coins is much stronger today.
Most people tend to view Crypto this way, as they are desperate to take a step away from the banks, which are becoming more and more powerful, while they can do whatever they want with everyone's money. Meanwhile, Bitcoin/Altcoins provides people with the ability to own their own funds, and do with them what they want while keeping their privacy.
Again, Crypto is actually seen as a better asset to invest in, as it is a private market, which cannot be controlled by governments or banks. Further, many Crypto are capped, and there can only be a certain amount of most of them, ever.
I have come to a conclusion, though its my opinion, that people are simply looking for a way to get their money out of the bank and be free to do what they want with it. Banks introduced limits and control, which is something that people are simply not comfortable with.
Now, do you think that Banks may be less attractive or may be completely obsolete in the near future? Your thoughts.