Entertainment firm LEBUL has acquired exclusive rights to develop a multi-platform project chronicling British IT engineer James Howells' decade-long pursuit of a lost hard drive containing 8,000 Bitcoin (now valued at $800+ million). Titled "The Buried Bitcoin: The Real-Life Treasure Hunt of James Howells," the production will include:
- A premium docuseries
- A companion podcast
- An interactive social media campaign
The Backstory:
In 2013, Howells' partner accidentally discarded the drive in a Newport, Wales landfill. Despite repeated legal efforts—including offers to share recovered funds with the city—courts have blocked excavation due to:
- Environmental regulations
- Property law constraints
- Municipal liability concerns
LEBUL's Vision:
"This isn’t just content—it’s a live-action tech thriller with nearly a billion dollars at stake," said Reese Van Allen, LEBUL’s President of Unscripted Entertainment. The project aims to blend true crime, tech history, and high-stakes finance.
Legal Standoff Continues:
Howells’ most recent offer (a £495M compensation claim) was rejected, leaving the $BTC now buried under 110,000+ tons of waste—inaccessible. The case remains a cautionary tale about crypto storage.
