UK Judge Dismisses James Howells’ $770M Bitcoin Case
- A UK judge has dismissed James Howells’ case to access a landfill with a hard drive containing over $770 million in Bitcoin.
- Howells mined 8,000 Bitcoin in 2009, which became inaccessible after his partner mistakenly disposed of the hard drive in 2013.
- The Newport City Council rejected Howells’ excavation requests due to logistical and environmental concerns.
- Circuit Commercial Judge Keyser ruled the case had “no realistic prospect” of success.
- The court confirmed Howell’s ownership of the Bitcoin despite denying excavation rights.
James Howells’ legal battle to recover his lost Bitcoin, valued at over $770 million, was dismissed by a UK judge due to impracticality and council ownership rules. The court acknowledged his ownership but denied excavation rights.
