Lost Fortune: Landfill Containing $750M in Bitcoin to Be Sealed Forever

Feb 10 2025 bitcoin


A landfill in Newport, Wales, where James Howells accidentally discarded a hard drive containing 7,500 bitcoins (now worth approximately $750m or £620m) is scheduled to close in 2025-26. Howells’ attempts to sue the council for access to the site or compensation were unsuccessful. The council is planning to cap and close the landfill, which has

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