James Howells believes his lost hard drive, which contains 8,000 Bitcoins, is in a landfill site.

Summary

James Howells lost 8,000 Bitcoins worth over £500 million when he accidentally threw away a hard drive containing his private key.

He has been trying to retrieve the hard drive from a Newport landfill for over a decade, but the council has refused to allow him access.

Howells is now suing the council for £495 million in damages.

  • Toes♀English
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    3 hours ago

    I wouldn’t be surprised if that box didn’t even make it to the dump. That kinda thing often ends up in the back of someone’s truck until shift is over