### British Man Sues Council Over Lost Bitcoin Treasure 💰

James Howells, a British man, has filed a legal claim against Newport Council in Wales to retrieve a hard drive containing 8,000 BTC he accidentally threw out in 2013. The council has repeatedly rejected his requests due to environmental concerns.

- **Backstory**: Howells mined the Bitcoin in 2009. The hard drive, now worth around $527 million, ended up in a landfill.

- **Legal Battle**: Howells is suing for damages of £495 million ($646 million) but aims to "leverage" the council into agreeing to an excavation.

- **Excavation Plan**: A $13 million project, taking 18-36 months plus a year for remediation, has been proposed.

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