Court denies man's bid to recover £598 million Bitcoin treasure lost in landfill
livemint.com — January 11, 2025, 08:00 PM UTC
A man has lost his Bitcoin treasure, valued at £598 million, after a court rejected his attempt to recover it from a landfill. The Bitcoin was discarded along with a hard drive in 2013. The court's decision marks a significant setback for the man, who had hoped to retrieve the lost digital currency. The hard drive was thrown away during a cleanup. This case highlights the challenges of recovering lost digital assets and the complexities surrounding cryptocurrency ownership.
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