In brief
James Howells has been on a relentless 12-year quest to locate a Bitcoin wallet buried beneath thousands of tons of trash in a South Wales landfill, claiming it's worth around $800 million. In a bold move, he has asked the Newport City Council for permission to buy the landfill outright, proposing to excavate and rediscover the hard drive that contains his crypto key. After countless failed attempts to excavate the site, including court battles and securing expert assistance, he believes this new approach could benefit both parties: the city can clear the landfill while he gets a shot at reclaiming his lost wealth.
With the landfill set to close soon, Howells envisions cleaning up the waste and repurposing the area, possibly turning it into a park or restoring it as a dump site. His plan, which includes advanced scanning technology for a thorough search, reflects both desperation and determination in his quest for digital riches. As the clock ticks, the fate of his treasure hunt hangs in the balance, resting with the council’s response to his latest proposal.
