In brief
After years of trying to find his lost Bitcoin in a South Wales landfill, James Howells has a new proposal for officials: let him buy the landfill to search for his wallet.
For the past 12 years, James Howells has been on a wild goose chase to locate his lost Bitcoin wallet, believed to hold a staggering $800 million. After exhausting several avenues with Newport City Council, he’s now proposing a surprising plan: allow him to buy the landfill containing his lost fortune.Howells, whose quest began when he accidentally discarded a hard drive in 2013, has tried everything from legal battles to negotiations, yet the council remains reluctant to grant him access. Despite setbacks, he has prepared a meticulous recovery plan involving advanced scanning technology and excavation machinery.“Purchasing the landfill seems like a win-win,” Howells stated. He envisions cleaning up the site and potentially transforming it into a park after recovering his valuable hard drive. Howells remains hopeful, centering his dreams around reclaiming what he believes is rightfully his.
