James Howells reflects on his lost Bitcoin fortune after a judge’s ruling

Howells, 39, described the whole situation as gut-wrenching. He’s been fighting for years to get permission from Newport Council to excavate the landfill where he believes the hard drive is buried. Unfortunately, the judge ruled against him, leaving him to face the harsh reality that it might be over for his Bitcoin dreams.
He recalled how a decade ago, his partner mistakenly threw away a bag that contained the hard drive. Now, it’s just sitting in a landfill, and he can’t help but wonder what could have been. He expressed his disappointment, saying he didn’t even get a proper chance to present his case in court.
Howells feels like he’s stuck with this burden for life. He believes Bitcoin’s value will only rise, and he’s frustrated that the council won’t let him retrieve what’s rightfully his. He even joked that maybe Donald Trump could step in and help him out.
Despite the setback, he’s not giving up just yet. He’s considering an appeal, but it’s a tough road ahead. He’s been trying to engage with the council, hoping to find a way to work together, but it seems they’re not interested. Howells believes this could have been a huge opportunity for Newport, and it’s a shame it’s come to this.