Bitcoin Donation Scandal Triggers Political Crisis for Czech Prime Minister
Prime Minister Petr Fiala is facing a no-confidence vote from the opposition after Justice Minister Pavel Blažek’s resignation. The recent Bitcoin donation scandal has sparked a political crisis in the Czech Republic.
The controversy revolves around a Bitcoin contribution linked to Tomáš Jirčikovský, a convicted criminal known for running Sheep Marketplace, a dark web platform used for illegal activities. Jirčikovský made a substantial Bitcoin donation of 956.8 million CZK (approximately $45 million) to the Justice Ministry through an auction, triggering widespread outrage and calls for accountability.
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