James Howells, an IT worker from Newport, lost 8,000 Bitcoins in 2013 when he accidentally discarded a hard drive containing the private keys. Back then, Bitcoin was worth just $8 million, but its value soared to $742 million.
Howells, realizing his mistake, embarked on a mission to recover the drive from a Newport landfill. His ambitious plan included AI-powered drones and robots, but local authorities and legal regulations prevented him from accessing the landfill.
