Bitcoin has some arguably valid use cases like empowering online markets for drugs, porn, and illicit stuff. It is also an interesting way out for countries with a failed economic system, like Nigeria or Venezuela as explained in the article.

Outside of that, no. We have more efficient means of payment. And that means of payment is tied to a government that is democratically elected (for most of the biggest currencies, at least). If you are not happy with the government's economic policy, fix the government.