Digital Commodities: The Future of Real Value
Deep conviction. Personal stake. No fluff.
As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a stock operator.
Back in 2001, while my friends chased street status with designer jeans and Glock 19s, I was holed up in my bedroom learning to trade WTI futures and Qualcomm options. They were choosing between Crown Royal or Tanqueray for the night; I was combing through used bookstores for dog-eared copies of The Intelligent Investor and One Up on Wall Street. I wasn’t just reading - I was obsessed. I wanted to crack the code of the markets, a world no one in my family had ever even acknowledged. To me, the stock market was a secret language, and I was determined to become fluent.
One of the first things I learned early on: in the short term, markets move on emotion—fear, greed, hype. But over time, fundamentals win. I got comfortable living in that space between the two—where price and value don’t always line up, and opportunity shows up if you’re paying attention.
From early on, I knew I wasn’t a gambler. The idea of losing money never sat well with me. Poker made me tense. Sports betting felt arbitrary. But placing a high-conviction, calculated trade? That felt like purpose. I once watched a professional gambler at the track—calm, methodical, totally detached. That moment crystallized the difference between reckless risk and thoughtful speculation.
At 18, I opened my first Interactive Brokers account. I deposited $5,000—and in record time, I turned it into zero. I did it again. And again. Eventually, I hit pause, took a step back, and made the decision to learn how to approach trading the right way.
Twenty years later, I’ve weathered market cycles, made and lost fortunes, built and sold businesses, and developed a sharp instinct for spotting what’s next. I only speak on what I truly believe in. My approach is simple: find the signal early, back it with conviction, and exit clean. That mindset led to Digital Commodities.
What qualifies me to lead this venture
In 2004, I created GunTrader.ca — Canada’s first online firearms marketplace. In 2008, I launched CannabisHealth.com, the world’s first digital platform dedicated to cannabis education. By 2009, I was trading full-time, calling out scams in the emerging U.S. "pot stock" market. I became the recognized authority in the sector before most even realized it was a sector.
By late 2013, I helped transform a dusty gold shell called Supreme Resources into a real business — a company later acquired by Canopy Growth for $435 million. The following year, I joined Aurora Cannabis as its first capital markets hire, where I helped rebrand the company, shape its medical strategy, and watched its market cap explode to $10 billion.
I spent considerable time from day one with the founder of what became Origin House (acquired by Cresco Labs for $1.1 billion), and played a hands-on role in acquiring and building AMA — Las Vegas’ first legal grow — still the top brand in Clark County. Around the same time, I helped take Numinus public as the first psychedelic company on the TSX Venture, and contributed to building Set & Setting Clinics, a BC-based private plant medicine group.
I was an early mover in public blockchain, owning the shell that took 360 Blockchain public in 2017—well before crypto was on Wall Street’s radar. I also made strategic bets on high-torque gold names like K92 (2016) and Great Bear Resources (2017). From 2015 to 2020, I backed critical materials like rare earths and lithium, positioning myself ahead of the EV and clean energy wave. I’ve been stacking precious metals since 2004, and was trading Bitcoin in 2016. I bought crude oil near the bottom in 2020, and moved heavily into uranium in 2023 and silver in 2024—both just ahead of major surges.
What this all adds up to
I know how to spot inflection points and get ahead of the curve. I can sense where capital is going before it gets there. I built Sutton Ventures LTD from the ground up—no handouts, no investors, no debt—just focus, execution, and self-made determination. No silver spoon, no inheritance, no lucky sperm club. I turned a dream into a small family office, all on my own, without partners, loans, or handouts.
This track record isn’t about ego. It’s about proof.
Now, I’m taking that experience and channeling it into something bigger:
Digital Commodities Capital Corp
Digital Commodities (CSE: RIPP | OTCQB: DGCMF) is a public investment issuer—an actively managed vault of high-conviction assets spanning metals, energy, and digital assets. But it’s more than a portfolio; it’s a reflection of my personal thesis on capital preservation and wealth creation in a rapidly shifting global landscape. Every asset was handpicked around a central theme: the enduring security of precious metals, the energy and materials powering the digital era, and the people and technologies driving what’s next.
It’s a thesis on where the world is headed.
At its core is a simple belief:
The dollar is dying. The antidote is real things.
Gold. Silver. Copper. Uranium. XRP. Visionary entrepreneurs. Scarcity-backed plays. Strategic asymmetry.
This isn’t about chasing trends—it’s about owning the assets and people who will shape the next cycle.
The Portfolio:
Digital Commodities holds a diverse and growing portfolio of both public and private assets, carefully selected for their potential to drive capital appreciation in the years to come. Here’s a snapshot directly from the company’s recent press release:
Physical uranium holdings: Approximately 1,454 pounds of U₃O₈, held indirectly through units of the Sprott Physical Uranium Trust (TSX: U.UN)
Uranium is at the heart of the global energy transition. With nuclear energy's essential role in reducing carbon emissions, this position is set to benefit from long-term supply constraints. U₃O₈ fuels nuclear power, an increasingly vital energy source for global electrification, including data centers and AI infrastructure. The fundamentals for uranium are poised for sustained growth. Spot prices have more than doubled since 2020, and with global demand forecast to rise by 28% by 2035, our exposure is positioned for meaningful upside.
Physical copper holdings: Approximately 16,719 pounds of copper, held via the Sprott Physical Copper Trust (TSX: COP.UN)
Copper is indispensable in the digital economy and green energy transition. Known as the "glue of the modern world," copper powers everything from EVs and renewable energy to 5G and semiconductors. With a critical role in building the electrified future, copper’s demand is expected to soar as infrastructure expands. Copper is expected to face a supply shortfall of over 6 million tonnes by 2030, with Goldman Sachs calling it ‘the new oil’.
Physical silver holdings: Approximately 3,470 ounces of silver, held via the Sprott Physical Silver Trust (TSX: PSLV)
Silver’s dual nature as both an industrial and precious metal makes it uniquely valuable. It powers solar panels, EVs, and semiconductors, while also serving as a store of value in uncertain markets. At $32 USD per ounce, silver presents one of the most compelling opportunities in today’s market. Silver demand hit an all-time high in 2023, with solar alone accounting for over 140 million ounces annually—driving sustained price pressure in a structurally undersupplied market.
XRP holdings: Approximately 108,000 XRP tokens leveraging Ripple's blockchain technology
XRP is a top-5 digital asset by market cap and a leader in real-world blockchain utility, powering fast, low-cost cross-border payments through Ripple’s technology. With growing institutional adoption and strengthened regulatory clarity following 2025 SEC rulings, XRP is uniquely positioned at the intersection of traditional finance and crypto.
Gold Exposure: 10,000,000 common shares of Gold Finder Resources Ltd., acquired at an approximate $1.1 million pre-money valuation.
In addition to its physical metals holdings, Digital Commodities maintains a strategic 16% equity stake in Gold Finder Resources Ltd (TSX-V: GLD). This investment provides leverage to the current gold market, where gold is trading above $3,300 USD per ounce. Gold Finder owns a 100% interest in the West Madsen property, which was originally acquired from Great Bear Resources, and now covers 5,862 hectares in the heart of Ontario's Red Lake Gold Camp. The West Madsen property adjoins the Madsen mine property owned by West Red Lake Gold Mines (TSX-V: WRLG), positioning Gold Finder at the heart of one of Ontario's most prolific gold districts. This provides Digital Commodities with exposure to an exciting high-potential gold opportunity as the market continues to rally amid global economic shifts.
Emerging Industry Exposure: Full ownership of The BC Bud Co.
Digital Commodities holds a 100% ownership stake in The BC Bud Co., one of the few authentic, consumer-loved brands in the cannabis space. As the sector evolves and global revenues are forecast to surpass $100 billion by 2030, this exposure offers rare brand leverage in a market primed for long-term growth.
This portfolio represents a strategic, high-conviction stance on the assets and sectors that will define the next cycle. Every position is underpinned by a core thesis: as the global monetary system evolves, real-world scarcity—whether in tangible resources or innovative technologies—will drive value creation. Digital Commodities isn’t just about capital preservation; it’s about positioning for the future, capitalizing on the tangible and transformative assets that will lead the next wave of growth.
Why Commodities?
Commodities represent a level of purity and objectivity that many equities simply can’t match. These are hard assets—tangible, finite, and governed by immutable laws of supply and demand, not subject to the fluctuations of boardroom sentiment or market speculation.
That said, high-conviction equity positions, particularly in sectors like gold, can offer leveraged upside when supported by real assets, strong teams, and sound fundamentals. It’s about strategically navigating that balance—knowing when to take on additional risk, and where the potential for value lies.
In addition to its core holdings, Digital Commodities is actively assessing new opportunities across mineral exploration, energy, critical materials, and technology sectors. This is consistent with the company’s disciplined, high-conviction investment strategy, which remains free from the use of debt or leverage.
This portfolio isn’t about the next quarter; it’s built for the next decade. It’s a reflection of a worldview where central banks are cornered, fiat currencies are faltering, and only real, durable stores of value will carry us through the uncertainties ahead.
No fat. No waste. No nonsense.
A portfolio built with discipline, conviction, and zero room for fluff.
Here’s something you don’t often hear in this industry:
We have no management contracts, no bloated overhead, no travel perks, no company dinners on the card, no leases for empty offices, and no related-party games. Just a disciplined team committed to treating shareholder capital with the respect it deserves.
Our burn rate isn’t just low—it’s industry-leading. We run lean and tight because I treat this business the same way I treat my own portfolio: like it matters.
We’re here to build long-term value—not burn capital trying to look important.
If you’ve followed me for a while, you already know my story. But for anyone new to this Substack, here’s the short version:
20+ years of capital markets and start-up experience
Self-taught investor and speculator
Early investor and executive in several notable companies
Metals-focused, macro-driven, thesis-led
Best-selling author of Money Mind: Beyond Speculation
Independent merchant banker for 15+ years
Proud husband of 20 years, father of three teenagers, five dogs, and a lifelong student of the markets
I dropped out of high school to flip stocks. I didn’t take the traditional route. But I outworked, out-researched, and outlasted most. Every lesson I’ve learned over two decades shows up in Digital Commodities—every single day.
This isn’t just a deal, a file, or a project. It’s personal. I’m building lasting equity for myself and the people who matter most.
I am all-in, already
This isn’t just a company I run. It’s a company I own. I’ve already invested $2m of my own capital into this company:
Where we’re going
This isn’t some penny stock pump. I’m not here to waste time or energy. I’m here to try and build a billion-dollar business — methodically and transparently.
I don’t care if we ever have a team of 50. What matters is that every dollar we spend is a dollar that works — and compounds.
I built Digital Commodities for a world that’s changing fast — where trust in governments, currencies, and the capital markets is eroding, and the old rules no longer apply. In this new world, conviction, discipline, and decentralization are the true rewards.
We’re a hard asset in a soft world — a resilient, conviction-driven refuge for capital, led by someone who’s weathered plenty of storms.
Why now?
The share price doesn’t tell you much — it’s the market cap that reveals the true value of a company. With 132 million shares out at $0.04, this company currently carries a price tag of about $5.2 million CAD:
Why this matters
Because what’s coming won’t be easy. And now more than ever, people deserve transparency, alignment, and access to something real.
So if you’ve ever looked around and thought, “Where do I go when everything feels rigged or overcrowded?” — this might be it.
A place for capital that values discipline over flash. Strategy over noise. Ownership over hype.
Welcome to Digital Commodities.
Digital Commodities
📈 CSE: RIPP
🌐 www.digitalcommodities.com
📱 OTCQB: DGCMF
📊 Built to protect and grow capital in the real world
💰 Backed by conviction, not hype
CSE: https://thecse.com/listings/digital-commodities-capital-corp/
OTC: https://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/DGCMF/overview
X.com: https://x.com/DgtlComms
IG: https://www.instagram.com/dgtlcomms (coming soon)
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/105927819
PS: This is not a tip. Never buy stocks on tips.
Here’s 3 pages from chapter 9 in my book Money Mind: Beyond Speculation that explains why: (I’m pretty passionate on this subject)
Hope that makes sense.
If you buy a stock just because someone told you to, then logically, they should also be responsible for telling you when to sell. But they can’t — and they shouldn’t. No one else knows your goals, risk tolerance, timeline, or financial situation. And unless they’re your fiduciary, it’s not their business to know.
Let me be crystal clear:
This is not a buy recommendation. In fact, I don’t think you should buy this company at all unless you take the time to understand what it owns and why it might matter. Learn about the underlying assets. Learn how to trade commodities. Build the skill set.
And if you’re too unsure or too busy to do that? Then maybe—maybe—this is the type of investment company that could work for you. But that’s your call, not mine.
Educate yourself. Own your decisions.
Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article are my own and are not intended as investment advice. I am the Founder, Director, and CEO of Digital Commodities Ltd. (CSE: RIPP | OTCQB: DGCMF) (and now also a Director of TSX-V: GLD), holding a significant personal financial interest in both. This article is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any securities. Always conduct your own due diligence and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
AKA: Like all penny stocks, this one is an 11/10 on the risk scale until it matures into the small-to-mid-cap levels. Keep that in mind as you navigate. No tip will ever make you as much money as your own judgment. Conviction is key.
…That said, Warren Buffett just announced his retirement last week from Berkshire Hathaway, wrapping up an extraordinary 60-year run at the helm of the trillion-dollar conglomerate. The very same month, B. Sutton steps up with Digital Commodities, and its own 60-year journey is hopefully just beginning.
One can dream. 😉
-B