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James Caw's biweekly newsletter on Bitcoin, wealth preservation, self-custody, tax and regulation in South Africa. A brief summary of every issue lives here, so nothing gets lost.

01Past issues

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May 2026

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 fai...

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Apr 2026

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 ...

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Apr 2026

E09 - Defending Bitcoin?

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

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Mar 2026

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 w...

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Feb 2026

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 ...

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Jan 2026

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 ...

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Jan 2026

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 ou...

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Dec 2025

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.”Esp...

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Nov 2025

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 showin...

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Nov 2025

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 ...

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Oct 2025

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.

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Jan 2025

The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Race – As it Stands Today

The post The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Race – As it Stands Today appeared first on Simple Bitcoin.

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Dec 2024

Henry Ford & Bitcoin?

Over a century ago, Henry Ford proposed the idea of a currency backed by energy, envisioning a system that could replace gold as a store of value and means o...

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Nov 2024

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

The post Start Young, Save Smart: How Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) in Bitcoin Can Secure a Bright Future for Your Children appeared first on Simple Bitcoin.

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Oct 2024

The Digital Gold Rush: How Bitcoin is Redefining Modern Investment

The post The Digital Gold Rush: How Bitcoin is Redefining Modern Investment appeared first on Simple Bitcoin.

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Oct 2024

The Global Economy: A Storm on the Horizon?

The post The Global Economy: A Storm on the Horizon? appeared first on Simple Bitcoin.

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Oct 2024

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

The post The Inefficiencies of Traditional Financial Systems: Why it’s Time for a New Approach appeared first on Simple Bitcoin.

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Oct 2024

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

The post The Dilution of Fiat Currency: Why Bitcoin is Immune to Monetary Manipulation appeared first on Simple Bitcoin.

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Oct 2024

Centralized Finance: A System Built on Fragility and Bailouts

The post Centralized Finance: A System Built on Fragility and Bailouts appeared first on Simple Bitcoin.

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Oct 2024

Bitcoin: Digital Sound Money for The Digital Age

The post Bitcoin: Digital Sound Money for The Digital Age appeared first on Simple Bitcoin.

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