Czech government survives no-confidence vote over $45 million Bitcoin scandal

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June 18, 2025 9:19 PM:

Czech PM Fiala’s party survives 4th no-confidence attempt over $45 million Bitcoin scandal. Opposition parties ANO, SPD, and Pirates fall 7 votes short of 101 needed to pass. Concerns rise over government officials’ involvement in conflicting crypto activities. Fiala admits mistakes were made, vows to take responsibility for ethical misconduct.

Former Justice Minister Pavel Blažek resigns following Bitcoin scandal. Finance Minister Zbyněk Stanjura under pressure to resign. Newly appointed Justice Minister Eva Decroix promises independent probe into ministry’s actions. Three previous no-confidence votes against Civic Democratic Party related to energy, inflation, and spying.

Bitcoin scandal involves 1 billion Czech koruna ($45 million) Bitcoin donation by convicted criminal Tomáš Jiřikovský. Jiřikovský offered 1,561 Bitcoin to Ministry of Justice, authorized by court ruling. Tech expert Jiří Berger unable to access larger stash of 3,855.15 Bitcoin tied to illicit website Nucleus Market. Ministry of Justice vows to cooperate in investigation.

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