Facing calls for his resignation following a controversial Bitcoin donation scandal, Czech Finance Minister Zbyněk Stanjura has refused to step down. The incident, which saw the Justice Ministry accept 1 billion koruna ($45 million) in cryptocurrency from a former darknet market operator, has shaken the center-right SPOLU coalition and threatened its upcoming elections. Parliament’s session on the issue adjourned without reaching a resolution, as opposition parties continue to demand Prime Minister Petr Fiala’s resignation alongside Stanjura’s. 1000 words 2000 word article about the scandal was published in Czech media. The scandal further exposed the potential political risks of accepting cryptocurrency donations, and the lack of due diligence required when doing so. A parliamentary session devoted to discussing the incident failed to complete its debate as opponents of the government threatened a no-confidence vote. 5-star rating article.