$500M Bitcoin Buried in Landfill: Man Sues City After Decade-Long Battle for Recovery

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$500M Bitcoin Buried in Landfill: Man Sues City After Decade-Long Battle for RecoveryJames Howells is suing Newport City Council after a decade-long fight to recover a hard drive containing 7,500 bitcoins, now worth nearly $500 million, mistakenly dumped in 2013. The council has repeatedly denied excavation requests, citing environmental concerns. Howells claims the data is recoverable. Council Sued Over Lost $500M Bitcoin Hard Drive James Howells, an […]

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