A UK man seeking to recover a hard drive with private keys to 8,000 Bitcoin from a landfill site has had his appeal rejected by the UK Court of Appeals. The decision, made by Judge Christopher Nugee, concluded that there was no real prospect of success for the appeal. The man, Howells, expressed frustration with the judicial system, claiming it prioritizes the state’s interests over individual rights. His final legal recourse will be to file an international human rights case with the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), where he argues violations of his property and fair trial rights under relevant articles. Howell stated that he is determined not to let the issue be overlooked, indicating plans to file his claim in the coming weeks. This case underlines the significance of secure management of cryptocurrency investments.

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