Man’s $716M Bitcoin Bag Lost After Ex-Girlfriend Tossed His Hard Drive
Man claims his ex-partner threw away a hard drive containing 8,000 BTC.
James Howells, a Welsh engineer, is suing Newport City Council to search for a lost hard drive containing 8,000 BTC, worth $716 million. But here’s the twist: his ex-partner, Halfina Eddy-Evans, says she’s the one who threw it out—on his instructions.
In an interview, Eddy-Evans revealed she disposed of the hard drive along with other rubbish after Howells “begged” her to take it to the tip. “I had no idea what was in it, but losing it was not my fault!” she insisted.
Howells discovered the drive’s value years later, sparking a relentless battle to excavate the landfill where it’s buried. The council continues to deny access, citing environmental risks. Meanwhile, Eddy-Evans admits she’s tired of the saga: “I hope he finds it so that he stops talking about it.”
This bizarre situation highlights the importance of secure crypto custody on a Hardware Wallet like Trezor or elsewhere; protecting your private keys and backups is essential to avoid catastrophic losses—or a trip to the landfill.
Will this modern-day treasure hunt finally dig up the fortune? The clock—and the council—aren’t making it easy. 🚜
