Maria Corina Machado Wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize
Venezuelan opposition leader and Bitcoin advocate Maria Corina Machado has won the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. The Norwegian Nobel Committee honored her for her efforts to promote democratic rights in Venezuela. Machado is known for supporting decentralized finance and digital assets.
She has promoted Bitcoin as a vital lifeline for people facing financial repression. Millions worldwide use cryptocurrency to protect themselves from hyperinflation and strict capital controls. The prize highlights her vision of decentralized money over state-issued fiat currency.
Machado announced the award on her X account. She said the recognition reflects the struggle of all Venezuelans to achieve freedom. She thanked President Trump, the U.S. people, Latin America, and democratic nations for their support.
Bitcoin as a Tool Against Economic Crisis
Venezuela has suffered severe economic collapse, with hyperinflation reaching 1.7 million percent. Machado blames this on excessive money printing and state corruption. Bitcoin has become a reliable alternative for many Venezuelans.
- It helps preserve value outside the failing bolívar currency.
- It enables receiving remittances without government seizure.
- It provides some financial independence amid economic turmoil.
Bitcoin remains a crucial tool for Venezuelans to survive the ongoing crisis.
Proposal for Bitcoin in National Reserves
Machado recently proposed including Bitcoin in Venezuela’s national reserves. She argues this would restore stolen wealth and ensure better fiscal management. Adopting Bitcoin’s transparent and incorruptible ledger could mark a new start for the country.
The Nobel win has been welcomed by the decentralized finance community. Many see it as recognition that decentralized money supports human rights and democracy worldwide.
