James Howells has taken legal action against Newport Council, seeking to recover a hard drive containing Bitcoin he claims is worth approximately £600 million, which he believes is located in a landfill site. During a recent court hearing, the council’s barrister argued that Howells’ proposal to share a portion of the Bitcoin with the community resembled bribery. The case’s outcome will hinge on whether it can go to a full trial, as the council maintains ownership of landfill contents and disputes the validity of Howells’ claims.