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James Howells is infamous for his mistake that still haunts him to this day. In 2013 he threw away a hard drive with a large amount of Bitcoin on it, worth around $1 million at the time. Today that’s worth hundreds of millions and Howells is on a mission to get it back from the Newport landfill. Despite his best efforts to recover the lost fortune Howells faces many challenges. He even took the Newport City Council to court to get access to the landfill to dig up the potentially life changing treasure. The real life drama has got the crypto community and experts talking on social media, especially on crypto Twitter where opinions are many and varied. Some industry leaders and experts share their thoughts on Howells’ situation, the broader sentiment around Bitcoin’s volatility and the risks of digital assets. Notable crypto figures from the Web3 community weigh in on what Howells’ story means for asset safety and storage of cryptocurrencies. As the crypto market moves fast Howells’ story is a reminder to secure your digital assets. Read also: Pig-Butchering Crypto Scams: How to Spot the Tricks and Protect Your Investments Biography James Howells, a former IT guy, became famous for throwing away a hard drive with Bitcoin on it and has been trying to get his digital fortune back ever since. His story is well known in the tech and crypto space. Background James Howells was born and bred in Newport, South Wales. As a child he was always fascinated by technology and computing, taking apart gadgets to see how they worked. This hands on approach would serve him well in his future IT career. Throughout his childhood he was surrounded by supportive family members who encouraged his technical interests. This environment helped him develop his love of…

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