Struggling for Control: My Daily Battle Against Time as I Pursue Millions in Crypto Recovery

James Howells, an early adopter of cryptocurrencies, continues his quest to retrieve a hard drive containing 8,000 bitcoins worth approximately 620 million from a landfill site owned by the Newport City Council. Despite facing numerous setbacks and legal challenges over the past decade, he remains determined to recover his lost fortune.

Mr Howells initially claimed that his ex-partner mistakenly threw out the hard drive containing Bitcoin in 2013, after which it ended up at a tip owned by Newport City Council. He has tried multiple times to gain access to the landfill site or seek compensation from 495 million.

However, efforts were unsuccessful when a High Court judge dismissed his claim last month due to lack of reasonable grounds and no realistic prospect of success in a full trial. Unwilling to give up, Mr Howells plans to pursue the case at the Court of Appeal using an artificial intelligence agent for support.

The Newport council has made it clear that they have no intention of selling or closing down the site anytime soon due to environmental concerns and financial implications associated with its closure. They argue that any attempt to excavate the landfill would result in significant negative impacts on surrounding areas.

Mr Howells believes he might still find a way to retrieve his lost fortune by launching an appeal at Court of Appeal or buying the site from the council before it closes down. He has been exploring preliminary agreements with investors, including those from Middle East and the US, who may provide funding if permission is granted.

The cryptocurrency enthusiast remains confident about his chances of success despite setbacks. “This is my job,” he stated during an interview. He plans to present his case in-person at Court of Appeal, using AI as a tool for better understanding court procedures and legal grounds supporting his claim.