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Welsh Man Loses Appeal to Recover 8,000 Bitcoin Worth $676 Million

Coin WorldFriday, Mar 14, 2025 6:20 pm ET
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A man from Wales has lost his appeal to excavate a landfill where he believes a hard drive containing 8,000 Bitcoin, now worth approximately $676 million, was discarded over a decade ago. The UK Court of Appeals denied James Howells' request, marking the end of his legal battle within the UK court system. Howells, a software engineer, had been fighting for access to the landfill since 2013, when his former partner threw out the hard drive containing the cryptocurrency keys.

Howells plans to take his case to the European Courts of Human Rights, expressing his frustration with the UK legal system on LinkedIn. He stated, "The Great British Injustice System strikes again… Moral of the Story: The state always protects the state. Next stop: ECHR." The value of the Bitcoin on the lost hard drive has surged significantly since 2013, when the price peaked at around $1,130. As of the latest reports, Bitcoin was trading at approximately $84,500, representing a more than 7000% increase from its highest price in 2013.

Howells' case highlights the challenges of securing and managing cryptocurrencies, a common issue for many early adopters. In a letter to Howells, Rt. Hon. Lord Justice Nugee of the UK Court of Appeals stated that the appeal lacked "any real prospect of success." Howells, however, refuted this argument, vowing to continue his fight. "The British establishment wants to sweep this under the carpet, and I will not let them. It will not go away—no matter how long it takes!" he declared.

Despite his determination, time is running out for Howells to retrieve his hard drive. The local council overseeing the landfill plans to close the site by the 2025-26 financial year due to it nearing maximum capacity. This closure adds urgency to Howells' efforts, as the window for excavating the landfill and potentially recovering his fortune is rapidly diminishing.

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