8,000 BTC lost in 2013: James Howells mistakenly threw away a HARD drive storing 8,000 Bitcoin in 2013. The Bitcoin are now estimated at a value of 800 million USD. Despite knowing its worth, the Newport City Council denies access to search for the drive.

Council denies landfill search: Newport City Council consistently blocks James Howells’ search efforts, claiming ownership over discarded items. Though Howells offered 25% of the Bitcoin if found, the council cited legal concerns, preventing any excavation on the premises.

Team plans sensitive excavation: With a team of experts, Howells aims to minimize environmental impact while searching for the drive. The team, operating on a contingency basis, will only receive compensation if the Bitcoin is successfully retrieved, yet council legal disputes this possibility.