Facing a no-confidence motion, the Czech government is grappling with accusations of corruption surrounding a $45 million Bitcoin payment from convicted criminal Tomas Jirikovsky. The controversy arose after the Czech Justice Ministry sold nearly 500 Bitcoin (BTC) for 1 billion Czech koruna ($45 million), receiving funds from Jirikovsky, who was convicted in 2017 on charges of embezzlement, drug trafficking, and weapons violations. The Czech opposition party, ANO, has called for an investigation into the transaction, demanding transparency regarding the Bitcoin’s source and authorization before its sale. Following Justice Minister Pavel Blazek’s resignation amid mounting pressure, Eva Decroix was sworn in as the new justice minister, pledging to conduct an independent probe of the ministry’s actions. The Czech government is now navigating this challenging situation while facing scrutiny from other world leaders regarding their cryptocurrency dealings.