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Man narrows landfill search for $771 million Bitcoin hard drive with "finely tuned" plan

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A Newport, Wales man continues his quest to recover a hard drive containing 7,500 Bitcoin worth $771 million, accidentally discarded in a landfill in 2013. James Howells claims to have a plan to retrieve the drive and is suing the city for permission to search or $629 million in compensation. The council denies his legal claim and views his offer to donate millions as a bribe. Despite obstacles, Howells remains committed to recovering his lost fortune.

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