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Court Denies James Howells’ £495 Million Bitcoin Claim

1/12/2025

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James Howells' quest to reclaim a hard drive with 8,000 bitcoins buried in a Welsh landfill has hit a wall. The High Court dismissed his claim, siding with Newport City Council, which now controls the site. Howells had hoped to excavate the area or receive a staggering £495 million in compensation.

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James Howells' quest to reclaim a hard drive with 8,000 bitcoins buried in a Welsh landfill has hit a wall. The High Court dismissed his claim, siding with Newport City Council, which now controls the site. Howells had hoped to excavate the area or receive a staggering £495 million in compensation.