Bitcoin and alts is another case in which people are carefully kept in ignorance by the governments and lobbies.
What can we do to make more people interested in economy and finance and to better educate the youth so that they don´t get ripped-off?
I agree. Unfortunately, that aspect is only open to business courses. Intensive discussion of that topic, even on collegiate level, is not entertained or given importance, especially on courses that don't actually have it under its curriculum. I agree that in this world today, having knowledge in finance is a good thing to help a person be careful and smart in handling his money. The problem with many people today is they spend money more than they can earn, some even spend without virtually the money to back it up. That manner of spending may be changed if kids are educated on how they should handle their finances.