A UK Man Searching for 8,000 Lost Bitcoins
The post A UK Man Searching for 8,000 Lost Bitcoins appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Imagine a single misstep resulting in a staggering loss of $820 million, and potentially billions in the near future! For James Howells, a 39-year-old British computer scientist, this nightmare became a harsh reality in 2013 when his ex-girlfriend accidentally discarded a hard drive containing 8,000 Bitcoins. Twelve years later, in 2025, Howells remains on a quest to recover his lost fortune, still searching for the elusive hard drive buried deep within a Welsh landfill. How Did James Howells Lose 8K Bitcoins? In 2013, James Howells claims his life took an irreversible turn when his girlfriend carelessly tossed a hard drive into the trash, a device that held 8,000 Bitcoins. Though it was worth virtually nothing at the time, today, that same discarded drive is estimated to contain a staggering $820 million worth of Bitcoin. The digital currency that was once met with skepticism has transformed into ‘digital gold,’ leaving Howells with a decade-long quest to recover his lost fortune. Long and Winding Road to Recovery Reportedly, James Howells’s relentless efforts to excavate the landfill have repeatedly been rejected by the Newport council. The judge dismissed his lawsuit seeking access to the site or £495 million in compensation. In a bold and unprecedented move, James Howells has even offered to purchase the entire landfill, determined to leave no stone unturned in his quest to recover the lost Bitcoin fortune. However, this move has been met with growing skepticism and criticism, with many doubting the authenticity of his claims, particularly given the extraordinary growth in Bitcoin’s value since 2013. Bitcoin’s current value stands at $103,254, with a slight 0.69% dip, yet its growth since 2013 remains astronomical. Newport Council Rejects James Howells’ Plan, Citing Environmental Concerns Despite James Howell’s increasing efforts, the Newport Council rejected his $12.3 million excavation plan, citing environmental…
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Imagine a single misstep resulting in a staggering loss of $820 million, and potentially billions in the near future! For James Howells, a 39-year-old British computer scientist, this nightmare became a harsh reality in 2013 when his ex-girlfriend accidentally discarded a hard drive containing 8,000 Bitcoins. Twelve years later, in 2025, Howells remains on a quest to recover his lost fortune, still searching for the elusive hard drive buried deep within a Welsh landfill. How Did James Howells Lose 8K Bitcoins? In 2013, James Howells claims his life took an irreversible turn when his girlfriend carelessly tossed a hard drive into the trash, a device that held 8,000 Bitcoins. Though it was worth virtually nothing at the time, today, that same discarded drive is estimated to contain a staggering $820 million worth of Bitcoin. The digital currency that was once met with skepticism has transformed into ‘digital gold,’ leaving Howells with a decade-long quest to recover his lost fortune. Long and Winding Road to Recovery Reportedly, James Howells’s relentless efforts to excavate the landfill have repeatedly been rejected by the Newport council. The judge dismissed his lawsuit seeking access to the site or £495 million in compensation. In a bold and unprecedented move, James Howells has even offered to purchase the entire landfill, determined to leave no stone unturned in his quest to recover the lost Bitcoin fortune. However, this move has been met with growing skepticism and criticism, with many doubting the authenticity of his claims, particularly given the extraordinary growth in Bitcoin’s value since 2013. Bitcoin’s current value stands at $103,254, with a slight 0.69% dip, yet its growth since 2013 remains astronomical. Newport Council Rejects James Howells’ Plan, Citing Environmental Concerns Despite James Howell’s increasing efforts, the Newport Council rejected his $12.3 million excavation plan, citing environmental…
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