Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her work promoting financial freedom in Venezuela, specifically through Bitcoin advocacy. Her victory underscores Bitcoin’s potential as a tool against authoritarianism and a tool for resisting financial control. While market reactions are currently muted, Machado’s win may inspire broader cryptocurrency adoption in nations facing similar economic pressures. 2025 Nobel Peace Prize recipient Machado dedicated her award to the people of Venezuela and highlighted President Trump’s support of Bitcoin use as a means of resisting oppressive government policies. The recognition marks a significant precedent for cryptocurrencies potentially playing a future role in global political and economic reform.