María Corina Machado, a prominent Venezuelan human rights activist and political opposition leader, has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her work promoting democracy in the country. This recognition comes amidst her advocacy for Bitcoin as a lifeline against hyperinflation and government-imposed exchange rates. In interviews, Machado highlights how Bitcoin empowers Venezuelans to protect their wealth from economic turmoil and resist oppressive financial regulations. She emphasizes the transition of Bitcoin from a humanitarian tool to an essential instrument for resistance, advocating for property rights, low inflation, and equal access to opportunities for those most vulnerable in Venezuela’s society.