Cryptocurrencies and blockchains are a very misunderstood things to be exact. It is the future of monetary transactions.
Bill gates once believed that no one would ever want a computer in their home. He was right, we want several, and even one in our pocket.
Early adopters are making millions. Block chains are courting financial institutions to become an everyday type of currency.
In the news today, IBM is working with Lumen (an alt currency) Ripple is making inroads to many banks. Countries are making their own cryptos. And this is just a few of the stories.
So, I guess you could say, Cryptocurrency is still a thing.