Maduro Ran A Narco-Terrorist State in Venezuela: Did He Use Crypto Too?

Nicolás Maduro arrested. Extradited to New York. Facing narco-terrorism charges. But was it legal? And what does crypto, sanctions, and geopolitics have to do with it? In this episode of the BeInCrypto Podcast, host Camila Grigera Naón speaks with Ari Redbord, Global Head of Policy at TRM Labs and former U.S. Treasury senior advisor, to unpack one of the most shocking geopolitical events of the year. The US has captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and brought him to New York to face narco-terrorism and drug trafficking charges, triggering global backlash and major questions around international law, sovereignty, and jurisdiction. So what actually happens next? Ari Redbord breaks down: • Whether the US had legal authority to extradite Maduro • Why the Ker–Frisbie Doctrine could make the arrest irrelevant in court • Parallels with Manuel Noriega • How the indictment frames Venezuela as a cartel state • The role of sanctions, crypto, and financial enforcement • Claims of a Venezuelan Bitcoin reserve • Why stablecoins are a lifeline for everyday Venezuelans This episode connects crypto regulation, national security, sanctions, and geopolitics to explain why this case could reshape global power dynamics. ⏱ TIMESTAMPS 00:02 – Maduro arrested and extradited to New York 01:45 – Did the US have legal authority? 03:34 – Can international law stop the case? 05:55 – Noriega precedent explained 09:24 – Inside the narco-terrorism indictment 11:42 – Does crypto appear in the case? 15:53 – Venezuela, sanctions, and crypto adoption 21:58 – Bitcoin reserves and geopolitics 24:58 – Crypto as a lifeline for Venezuelans 27:18 – What happens next? #NicolasMaduro #CryptoGeopolitics #USVenezuela Nicolás Maduro arrest Maduro extradited to New York narco terrorism charges crypto sanctions evasion Venezuela crypto adoption Bitcoin geopolitics stablecoins Latin America ------------------------------------------------------------ BeInCrypto, Your Gateway to Blockchain & Beyond 🚀 BeInCrypto is among the Top 3 global crypto media platforms, delivering daily crypto news, updates, reviews, podcasts, shorts, memes, and analysis. With a team of 150+ people across 60+ countries, we publish in 25+ languages to make blockchain, Bitcoin, altcoins, and Web3 accessible to everyone worldwide. Our mission is to empower your Web3 journey, whether you’re a beginner exploring crypto or an expert seeking reliable insights. We share transparent, trustworthy, and accurate information to help you navigate the future of blockchain, digital assets, NFTs, and DeFi. 🌍 Why Follow BeInCrypto? 🔝 Trusted by 11M+ monthly readers 🌐 25+ languages, 4M+ new users every month 📊 News, Rankings, Learn, Bonus Hunter, Learn-to-Earn, Newsletters & Web3 Jobs 💡 A global team passionate about blockchain education & innovation We are more than a news platform – we build tools and products to help you explore opportunities in Web3 with confidence. 👉 Stay tuned for crypto podcasts, trending shorts, reviews, memes, Bitcoin & Ethereum price updates, altcoin analysis, and Web3 industry insights right here on our channel! 🔗 Explore BeInCrypto 🌐 Website: https://beincrypto.com/ 📰 News: https://beincrypto.com/type/news/ 📊 Rankings: https://beincrypto.com/price/ 📚 Learn: https://beincrypto.com/type/learn/ ✅ Subscribe to BeInCrypto and join millions worldwide learning, exploring, and building in Web3. 🚨 Disclaimer 🚨 Although BeInCrypto aims to inform and educate readers worldwide, it is important to remember that investing in cryptocurrency is risky. Neither this video nor its authors should be held responsible for any investment decisions, and nothing published here should be considered financial advice. We always urge our readers/viewers to do their own research and never invest more than they can afford to lose.