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 UK Judge dismisses $770M Bitcoin landfill hard drive case Cointelegraph 09 Jan 2025

UK Judge dismisses $770M Bitcoin landfill hard drive case ⚖️

James Howells has been dealt a blow after losing the legal battle to retrieve a Bitcoin-loaded hard drive worth an estimated $770 million. The UK judge shut down the case, highlighting the unrealistic odds of success. It seems Howells' dream of reclaiming his lost fortune has evaporated, leaving him empty-handed in his pursuit.

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