Czech Minister Resigns Amid Bitcoin Scandal: A Call for Crypto Regulation

A political scandal involving a Czech government minister’s acceptance of bitcoin donations has ignited debate about cryptocurrencies and their role in public institutions. Justice Minister Pavel Blažek resigned after accepting 468 bitcoins from a convicted drug trafficker, highlighting the risks associated with unverified cryptocurrency funds. This incident sparked a media outcry and calls for stricter regulations on how public entities accept such donations.