Twelve years after a small mistake grew into global fascination, James Howells steps back from the hunt. A routine office clear-out sent a hard drive into a Newport landfill, and with it the keys to 8,000 coins. Prices surged, attention followed, and Bitcoin turned a forgettable chore into a relentless, costly legend. Courts weighed risks, … Continue reading After 12 Years of Failed Attempts, the Man Who Lost His Hard Drive Containing $742M in Bitcoin Finally Concludes His Search