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James Caw

James Caw is a seasoned Bitcoin entrepreneur, strategist, and educator with over a decade of experience in the cryptocurrency space. As the founder of SimplB, a leading provider of Bitcoin custody and security solutions, James is dedicated to helping individuals, financial advisors, and institutions navigate the complexities of Bitcoin with confidence. SimplB specializes in multi-signature wallet technology and tailored security strategies, ensuring that clients can hold their Bitcoin with peace of mind. Before establishing SimplB, James consulted for prominent Bitcoin companies both locally and internationally, including Onramp Bitcoin in the United States. With a deep understanding of the global Bitcoin landscape, James combines his knowledge of self-custody, wealth management, and cutting-edge technology to offer unparalleled service to high-net-worth individuals and family offices across South Africa and beyond. Outside of Bitcoin, James is passionate about his mission work, planting house churches in African communities. His network has grown to support over 140,000 people in East Africa, blending his drive for business growth with a commitment to making a meaningful social impact.

Long-Term Investment

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E11 - "Trust Me Bro" vs. Holding on to Your Bitcoin

May 20, 2026

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8 min read

E11 - "Trust Me Bro" vs. Holding on to Your Bitcoin

Should we be trusting the banks, institutions and exchanges to look after our Bitcoin? In this edition of the Strategic Reserve we look at why custodians fail and some basic principles of money. Let's check how to protect your wealth.

James Caw
James Caw
E10 - Deconstructing the 2026 Capital Flow Regulations: The R10 Trillion Opportunity, the Constitutional Reality and the Hidden Risk

Apr 28, 2026

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17 min read

E10 - Deconstructing the 2026 Capital Flow Regulations: The R10 Trillion Opportunity, the Constitutional Reality and the Hidden Risk

Draft Response included for you to Reply to South African Reserve Bank and the National Treasury of South Africa. They want us to believe their new "Capital Flow Management Regulations" could "unlock a R10 trillion opportunity". As the draft stands - they just create a dangerous new layer of state control over lawful assets, private keys and self-custody.This is my comprehensive breakdown of the draft, the constitutional risks and why South Africa must protect property rights if we want to become a serious regional financial hub.#Bitcoin #SouthAfrica #SelfCustody #CapitalFlows #SimplB #ExchangeControl #CapitalFlow

James Caw
James Caw
E09 - Defending Bitcoin?

Apr 15, 2026

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20 min read

E09 - Defending Bitcoin?

Bitcoin has no CEO or Spokesman to defend it. And that's okay.

James Caw
James Caw
E08 - Not Dead Yet. Bitcoin Is Winning.

Mar 6, 2026

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13 min read

E08 - Not Dead Yet. Bitcoin Is Winning.

Bitcoin detractors have been at it again. Is bitcoin dead? Failed? Not achieving it's mandate? We hear these arguments every cycle, so let's take a look at why bitcoin keeps winning.

James Caw
James Caw
E07 - The Bitcoin Dilemma: When the Empire Buys the Revolution

Feb 27, 2026

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19 min read

E07 - The Bitcoin Dilemma: When the Empire Buys the Revolution

There's new FUD in the air. Except this one is based in some onchain signals and a lot of discussions from OG bitcoiners and newbies alike. Let's examine if Bitcoin has been lost to TradFi and what that looks like. Is Bitcoin facing a dilemma?

James Caw
James Caw
E06 - The Fiduciary Letter: The “Early” Premium

Jan 26, 2026

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10 min read

E06 - The Fiduciary Letter: The “Early” Premium

Bitcoin is not behaving like gold yet. That gap is the opportunity.In The Fiduciary Letter: The Early Premium we explains why institutions move slowly, what “early” really means, and what fiduciaries can do now...

James Caw
James Caw
E05 - My "Dear Friends & Family" Letter

Jan 8, 2026

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13 min read

E05 - My "Dear Friends & Family" Letter

In 2020 Gigi wrote an open letter to his immediate community, inviting them to look into Bitcoin. In 2026, I have begun sending my version of that message out to my community. You're getting an early look at that letter for two reasons. 1) So you can understand what is really driving my focus on Bitcoin and why it's worth understanding.2) So you can start teaching your friends and family as well.It feels as if we're at a precipice in Bitcoin adoption - where the chances to really benefit from being early are slowly being sucked in to the vacuum of institutional actors. Let's get those closest to us in the loop, and holding the hardest money in history.If you get to the end - feel free to forward this to whoever you feel needs to read it!All the best,James

James Caw
James Caw
E04 - Dealing with Bitcoin's "Weakness"

Dec 11, 2025

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12 min read

E04 - Dealing with Bitcoin's "Weakness"

Most of the arguments I hear about Bitcoin are people talking past each other.“Bitcoin is dead.”“Bitcoin can’t be used as money.”“Bitcoin is not private.”Especially these days: “Bitcoin has been captured by corporates.”In my latest newsletter I unpack why these objections usually come from confusing three different things: Bitcoin the protocol, bitcoin the asset, and the growing stack of tools and companies built on top of it. I look at the base layer, Lightning, privacy tools like Nostr and Fedimint, and the rise of treasury bitcoiners like Strategy and Africa Bitcoin CorporationIf you have ever wondered what is really “going on with Bitcoin” this piece is for you.

James Caw
James Caw
E03 - Bitcoin As Digital Capital & Volatility

Nov 20, 2025

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11 min read

E03 - Bitcoin As Digital Capital & Volatility

Today's newsletter asks a simple question: "What still counts as real capital when the money system itself feels unstable?"I look at why Bitcoin keeps showing up in that conversation as “digital capital”, how a hard cap of 21 million changes the game and what to make of a 30 percent price pullback. If you are serious about understanding Bitcoin rather than just its price, this one is for you.

James Caw
James Caw
E02 - Bitcoin Isn’t Broken. It’s Graduating.

Nov 5, 2025

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12 min read

E02 - Bitcoin Isn’t Broken. It’s Graduating.

Early holders are passing coins to institutions and ETFs, marking a new phase in Bitcoin’s maturity. We explore this new trend, some fundamentals and how to hold Bitcoin securely in a compliant way.

James Caw
James Caw
E01 - Is South Africa ready for Bitcoin as a Treasury Asset?

Oct 28, 2025

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6 min read

E01 - Is South Africa ready for Bitcoin as a Treasury Asset?

Our newsletter finally launches and you've subscribed over the past year. Thanks for your patience - join us as we explore bitcoin - from basics to freedom.

James Caw
James Caw

Bitcoin Security

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The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Race – As it Stands Today

Jan 30, 2025

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4 min read

The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Race – As it Stands Today

James Caw
James Caw

Long-Term Investment

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Henry Ford & Bitcoin?

Dec 6, 2024

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3 min read

Henry Ford & Bitcoin?

James Caw
James Caw

Sound Money

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Start Young, Save Smart: How Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) in Bitcoin Can Secure a Bright Future for Your Children

Nov 6, 2024

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8 min read

Start Young, Save Smart: How Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) in Bitcoin Can Secure a Bright Future for Your Children

James Caw
James Caw

Institutional Adoption

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The Digital Gold Rush: How Bitcoin is Redefining Modern Investment

Oct 14, 2024

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6 min read

The Digital Gold Rush: How Bitcoin is Redefining Modern Investment

James Caw
James Caw

Sound Money

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The Global Economy: A Storm on the Horizon?

Oct 7, 2024

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2 min read

The Global Economy: A Storm on the Horizon?

James Caw
James Caw

Global Economics

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The Inefficiencies of Traditional Financial Systems: Why it’s Time for a New Approach

Oct 7, 2024

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2 min read

The Inefficiencies of Traditional Financial Systems: Why it’s Time for a New Approach

James Caw
James Caw

Scarcity in Investments

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The Dilution of Fiat Currency: Why Bitcoin is Immune to Monetary Manipulation

Oct 7, 2024

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2 min read

The Dilution of Fiat Currency: Why Bitcoin is Immune to Monetary Manipulation

James Caw
James Caw

Centralized Finance

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Centralized Finance: A System Built on Fragility and Bailouts

Oct 7, 2024

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2 min read

Centralized Finance: A System Built on Fragility and Bailouts

James Caw
James Caw

Sound Money

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Bitcoin: Digital Sound Money for The Digital Age

Oct 7, 2024

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2 min read

Bitcoin: Digital Sound Money for The Digital Age

James Caw
James Caw

Sound Money

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Bitcoin’s Security Through Proof of Work: A Simple, Robust System

Oct 7, 2024

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2 min read

Bitcoin’s Security Through Proof of Work: A Simple, Robust System

James Caw
James Caw

Bitcoin Security

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Security, Sovereignty, and Regulatory Compliance: The SimplB Advantage

Sep 20, 2024

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2 min read

Security, Sovereignty, and Regulatory Compliance: The SimplB Advantage

James Caw
James Caw

Sound Money

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SimplB’s OTC Desk: Secure and Private Large-Scale Bitcoin Transactions

Sep 20, 2024

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2 min read

SimplB’s OTC Desk: Secure and Private Large-Scale Bitcoin Transactions

James Caw
James Caw

Sound Money

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SimplB’s Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) Facility: Reducing Risk and Maximizing Returns

Sep 20, 2024

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2 min read

SimplB’s Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) Facility: Reducing Risk and Maximizing Returns

James Caw
James Caw

Bitcoin Security

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SimplB’s Multisig Solutions: Balancing Control and Security

Sep 20, 2024

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2 min read

SimplB’s Multisig Solutions: Balancing Control and Security

James Caw
James Caw
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