This Man Accidentally Threw Away $950 Million in Bitcoin, Now Lost forever

Back in 2013, James Howells, a British IT worker, made one mistake that would haunt him for life — he accidentally threw away a hard drive containing 8,000 Bitcoin while cleaning out his desk.

At the time, Bitcoin was worth only a few dollars. He had mined the coins back in 2009, when BTC was nearly worthless. But today, those 8,000 BTC would be worth a jaw-dropping $950 million.

For over a decade, James has been fighting to get permission from his local council in Newport, Wales, to excavate the landfill where he believes the hard drive is buried. He even raised millions in funding and offered to share the fortune with the city — but authorities still say no.

Imagine knowing you're sitting on nearly a billion dollars, but can’t access a cent.

James’ story is a haunting reminder to all crypto holders: 🔐 Back up your keys. Store your wallets safely. Never underestimate the power of one mistake.

In crypto, you are your own bank. But with great power comes great responsibility.

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