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Writing That
Actually Helps.
James writes on two things he knows well: Bitcoin. The mechanics, the regulation, the security, and what it actually takes to hold it properly in South Africa, and faith, with the same directness and absence of jargon. No hype. No performance. Just clear thinking on things that matter.
Bitcoin Strategy, Compliance & Security
Most Bitcoin commentary in South Africa is either promotional or superficial. James writes for people who want to understand what is actually happening, with regulation, with custody, with tax, and with the strategic case for Bitcoin as a serious long-term asset. All articles are published at simplb.co.za/articles.
CoinTelegraph
A Bitcoiner's Guide to South Africa's Garden Route
James is profiled by CoinTelegraph as a Bitcoin operator living and working on South Africa's Garden Route: covering his approach to Bitcoin, the local landscape, and what it means to build a Bitcoin-focused life outside the major financial centres.
Read on CoinTelegraph21 March 2026 · SimplB
The SARS Data Matching Problem: How CARF Makes Your Bitcoin History Visible
SARS now has access to foreign exchange data under CARF, and that changes the risk calculus for any South African who has held Bitcoin on an offshore exchange. James explains exactly what SARS can see, how the data matching works, and what it means if your records do not line up.
Read article18 March 2026 · SimplB
CARF Is Live. What South African Bitcoin Holders Need to Do Now.
The Common Reporting Standard for crypto assets, CARF, is now operational. This article breaks down what has changed, which exchanges are reporting, and the practical steps South African holders should take immediately to ensure their tax position is defensible.
Read article11 March 2026 · SimplB
Bitcoin and Exchange Control: What the 2026 Budget Means for South African Investors
The 2026 Budget introduced changes that affect how South Africans hold and report foreign assets, and Bitcoin sits squarely in the crosshairs. James explains the exchange control implications, what the new thresholds mean in reality, and how to stay compliant without overcomplicating your structure.
Read article24 February 2026 · SimplB
SimplB Vault: What Multi-Signature Custody Means for Your Bitcoin
Multi-signature custody is the most secure way to hold Bitcoin over the long term, but most people misunderstand how it actually works. James explains the architecture behind the SimplB Vault: why a single-key setup is dangerous, what multi-sig actually protects against, and how it works in reality for individuals and estates.
Read article21 February 2026 · SimplB
Why Bitcoin-Only Makes Sense for South African Investors Who Want Clarity
The case for holding multiple cryptocurrencies sounds intuitive, diversification, after all, is usually sensible. James argues the opposite: that for South African investors seeking a sound, long-term store of value, Bitcoin-only is not just defensible but clearly correct, and that mixing in other digital assets introduces risk without equivalent substance.
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Books & Writing on Faith
James writes about faith with the same directness he brings to his Bitcoin work: for people who want honest answers, not comfortable ones. His writing is grounded in Scripture and aimed at people who are either beginning the journey or looking to go deeper.
Published · Living For Eternity
Christianity 101: Where to Start after You First Believe
Written for the new believer, or anyone who wants to revisit the basics without sentiment or simplification. Christianity 101 is a clear, grounded account of what the Christian life actually involves: what to read, how to pray, what the Church is, and why none of it is optional. Plain language. No jargon. No fluff.
View on AmazonJames is working on further writing in this area, including 40 Days, a forty-day devotional designed to walk a reader through Scripture slowly and thoughtfully, and The Gospel, a direct account of what the Gospel is and why it is the most important truth there is. Both are forthcoming.