Czech Justice Minister Resigns Amid Controversy Over Bitcoin Donation From Criminal

Czech Justice Minister, Blažek, stepped down amid a controversy surrounding the donation of Bitcoin to his ministry. While he maintains his innocence and asserts lack of knowledge about illicit activity, the donation’s source is believed to be connected to a convicted drug trafficker. Authorities have initiated an investigation into the origin of the cryptocurrency, which was later sold for roughly 1 billion koruna (about $45 million). Blažek’s resignation seeks to mitigate potential damage to government reputation as he faces public scrutiny regarding this gift.