The Briton is demanding $647 million in compensation for lost bitcoins and is suing the authorities
James Howells, a British man, accidentally threw away a hard drive with 8000 bitcoins 10 years ago. Despite his search at the landfill, the local authorities refused to excavate. Howells filed a lawsuit seeking $647 million in compensation.
Briton James Howells has filed a lawsuit against local authorities, demanding $647 million in compensation for a lost hard drive containing 8000 bitcoins. He accidentally threw it away 10 years ago and believes that the disc is in a landfill, where he is denied excavation. Howells is determined to fight to the end, supported by investors.
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