James Howells, a British IT worker, has filed a $647 million lawsuit against Newport City Council. The lawsuit comes after the council refused his request to search for a hard drive containing Bitcoin, citing environmental concerns. Howells claims the hard drive, lost in 2013, holds about 8,000 Bitcoins, now worth millions.
Howells believes the potential financial recovery outweighs the environmental risks. However, the council remains firm on their environmental stance. Howells's case underscores ongoing debates over digital asset recovery and environmental impact.
Источник: en.coin-turk.com ↗