️ Episode 1: Why Bitcoin Is the Ultimate Strategic ReserveHost: James Caw | Founder, SimplB – South Africa’s Bitcoin-Only Financial Services ProviderWelcome to the very first episode of The Strategic Reserve Podcast - where we explore how to protect and grow your wealth in a rapidly changing world using the power of hard money. In this foundational episode, James Caw unpacks what it means to treat Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset - not a speculative gamble, but a serious long-term solution for individuals, families, and businesses who are thinking generationally.Whether you’re new to Bitcoin or looking to deepen your conviction, this episode will help you understand:✅ Why Bitcoin is different from “crypto”✅ The problem Bitcoin solves: digital scarcity & double-spending✅ How Bitcoin acts as a store of value in high-inflation economies✅ Why no one has lost fiat purchasing power by holding Bitcoin for 5+ years✅ What a Strategic Reserve is - and how Bitcoin fits the definition✅ Why other cryptocurrencies can’t simply “replace” Bitcoin James also introduces his company, www.Simpl.co.za, South Africa’s first fully compliant, Bitcoin-only firm. SimplB helps clients across the region to:– Buy Bitcoin safely– Store it using self-custody and multi-signature vaults– Manage long-term holdings across personal, trust, and institutional structures In This Episode:00:00 – Welcome & Introduction01:00 – What is The Strategic Reserve Podcast all about?01:40 – James’ experience helping thousands of people since 201603:00 – Why Bitcoin? Start with the problem it solves04:00 – The Cypherpunks and the origins of Bitcoin05:00 – What makes Bitcoin scarce and valuable06:30 – Bitcoin vs. inflation, and why it’s a hedge07:30 – The role of Bitcoin as a Strategic Reserve08:30 – Common objections: Why not just use another crypto?10:00 – What’s next for the podcast & how to get involved Relevant For: • High-net-worth individuals • Business owners and entrepreneurs • Family offices and trustees • Financial professionals and IFAs • South Africans & emerging market investors • Anyone seeking a long-term hedge against currency devaluation Tags / Keywords:#Bitcoin South Africa, Strategic Reserve, Self-Custody, Bitcoin Family Office, Digital Gold, Why Bitcoin, Inflation Hedge, Store of Value, Long-Term Investing, Generational Wealth, Bitcoin vs Crypto, MultiSig Wallet, Secure Bitcoin Storage, Bitcoin Education, Bitcoin for Businesses, Bitcoin Treasury Management, Cypherpunks, Financial Sovereignty, Bitcoin Podcast, Bitcoin 2025, South Africa Bitcoin Regulation, FSCA Crypto Connect with James Caw & SimplB: Website: https://www.simplb.co.za Email:
[email protected] Meet with James: https://www.simplb.co.za/connect Open an account: https://www.simplb.co.za/onboarding LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamescaw Looking to start your Bitcoin journey - or secure what you’ve already built for...
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