Crypto payments company BCB Group has appointed Tim Renew as its new CEO, appointing the former deputy CEO to lead the institutional digital asset infrastructure provider into its next phase of growth.
The London-based company announced Thursday that co-founder Oliver Tonkin will become president and continue to focus on strategy, culture and long-term development.
“With our recent license granted in Canada, added to multiple licenses in Tier 1 jurisdictions and another major region to follow this year, we are taking meaningful steps toward becoming a truly global platform,” Renew said in emailed comments.
“We enter 2026 with a solid foundation, growing institutional demand and a clear roadmap,” Renew added. “The priority now is disciplined execution: expanding into new markets, strengthening our product set, and continuing to build trust with customers, regulators, and investors. For us, expanding globally means connecting traditional banking rails to real-time blockchain-enabled infrastructure in a way that institutions can trust.”
Renew joined BCB Group in July 2024 as Chief Revenue Officer and was subsequently promoted to Deputy CEO. During his tenure, the company expanded its international footprint and reported increases in trading volume and revenue, as a percentage of recurring profit, the company said.
This leadership change comes as BCB Group positions itself as a provider of payments and banking infrastructure that connects traditional financial institutions with blockchain-based payment networks. The company is expanding its senior management team, expanding its product offerings, and preparing to close a Series B funding round.
Tonkin, co-founder of BCB Group, said the transition is aimed at supporting continued scaling while maintaining continuity of leadership. Renew will oversee day-to-day operations and execution as the company seeks to grow its customer base and expand geographically.
BCB Group said it will start 2026 with stronger regulatory compliance and investor relationships as institutional investor interest in digital assets and stablecoin-based payments continues to grow.
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