Summary
James Howells lost 8,000 Bitcoins worth over £500 million when he accidentally threw away a hard drive containing his private key.
He has been trying to retrieve the hard drive from a Newport landfill for over a decade, but the council has refused to allow him access.
Howells is now suing the council for £495 million in damages.
They’re not letting him do it even with a shovel. It’s a pointless endeavour that will only create disruptions at the dump, risk his life and probably public safety.