Welsh man fights to dig up landfill for a hard drive containing $720 million worth of Bitcoin.

James Howells, a 39-year-old Welsh man, lost a hard drive containing 8,000 Bitcoin, worth around $720 million today, when his ex-girlfriend threw it away in 2013. Cryptocurrency experts say if Howells has the seed phrase, he can recover the Bitcoin. However, Newport City Council has denied his requests to search the landfill, citing environmental concerns. Howells is now fighting the decision in court.

November 30, 2024
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