The News Agents Introducing: Coining It with Lewis Goodall | Ep 1 - Coining It
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Oct 4, 2025 In a damp Blackpool flat, James Parker stumbles upon a Bitcoin trading glitch that fills his account with unexpected wealth. Instead of keeping it a secret, he showers friends with cash, becoming a local Robin Hood figure. As lavish parties and extravagant gifts transform lives, James struggles with the moral implications of his newfound fortune. Detectives begin to take notice, and the rapid rise of his wealth leads to dark deals and shifting loyalties. Can he handle the consequences when the money flow runs dry?
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Man Finds Life-Changing Glitch
- James Parker, living in a damp Blackpool flat on benefits, discovers something impossible on his computer that changes his life.
- That secret gives him wealth and drags his circle into a destructive spiral.
Place Shapes The Story
- Blackpool's faded glamour and deep poverty create a setting where improbable stories and rapid social changes feel plausible.
- That environment helps explain why James's sudden wealth became local folklore and fuelled curiosity rather than immediate scepticism.
Obsessive Bitcoin Miner
- James spent years mining tiny fractions of Bitcoin from faucet sites using multiple computers and many browser tabs.
- He treated his noisy rigs as prized possessions despite the strain on his living conditions.