James Howells a name known across the crypto world.
In 2013, he accidentally threw away a hard drive containing 8,000 Bitcoins, worth $742 million today.
Since then, he spent over 12 years battling to access a landfill in Wales, UK where he believed the hard drive was buried.
He pitched detailed excavation plans, offered millions in recovery rewards, and even proposed using robot dogs and AI-powered drones to find it.
But local authorities refused every request, fearing environmental damage and legal issues.
After a decade of legal fights, media coverage, and endless hope, James has finally ended his search.
The dream of recovering that fortune is now officially over.
Sometimes, the hardest part isn’t losing the money It’s learning to let go.