Crypto payments company BCB Group has appointed Tim Renew as its new CEO, tapping its former deputy CEO to lead the institutional digital asset infrastructure provider through its next phase of growth.
The London-based company said Thursday that co-founder Oliver Tonkin will take on the role of president, where he will continue to focus on strategy, culture and long-term growth.
“With the recent Canadian license granted to us, the addition of multiple licenses in Tier 1 jurisdictions and another major region this year, we are taking meaningful steps toward becoming a truly global platform,” Renew said in emailed comments.
“We will 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 portfolio, and continuing to build trust with customers, regulators and investors. For us, global expansion means connecting traditional banking rails with 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 later promoted to deputy chief executive officer. During his tenure, the company expanded its international operations, growing transaction volumes and revenue, and increasing its share of recurring revenue, the company said.
The leadership change comes as BCB Group positions itself as a payments and banking infrastructure provider that connects traditional financial institutions with blockchain-based settlement networks. The company has been growing its senior management team, expanding its product offerings and preparing to close its Series B funding round.
Tokin, co-founder of BCB Group, said the transition is designed to support continued expansion while maintaining leadership continuity. Renew will oversee day-to-day operations and execution as the company looks to grow its customer base and expand geographically.
BCB Group said it is strengthening regulatory coverage and investor relations starting in 2026 as institutional interest in digital assets and stablecoin-based payments continues to grow.
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