<ul><li>Czech Republic’s Justice Minister Pavel Blažek has resigned over a bitcoin scandal involving a suspicious donation and its controversial sale by the ministry.</li><li>The Ministry of Justice received a donation of bitcoins, later sold for over $45 million, from an individual convicted of criminal offenses, sparking accusations of money laundering.</li><li>Blažek denied misconduct but resigned to protect the coalition government. The scandal has raised concerns about the origin of the bitcoins and their donation motive.</li><li>The main opposition party ANO is expected to gain momentum with Blažek’s resignation ahead of the October parliamentary elections, creating uncertainty over the new Justice Minister's appointment.</li></ul>

Czech Justice Minister Resigns Over Bitcoin Scandal

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