A Welsh man's tale of accidentally discarding $750 million worth of Bitcoin is set to be made into a Hollywood production. James Howells, an IT engineer, mined 8,000 BTC in 2009, only to lose them when a former partner disposed of a hard drive containing the tokens in 2013. Despite efforts to locate the lost fortune in a landfill, a British court has prohibited further searches. Howells intends to purchase the landfill upon its closure. Lebul, a Los Angeles production company, has acquired the rights to depict Howells' quest in various media formats, including a docuseries and podcast. Howells believes the project will not only recount his personal journey but also shed light on broader issues such as environmental concerns and digital ownership. Read more AI-generated news on: https://app.chaingpt.org/news