Tim Renew set to steer BCB Group’s global expansion, as CEO

London, 29th January, 2026 – BCB Group, a leading provider of institutional digital asset financial infrastructure, today announced the appointment of Tim Renew as Chief Executive Officer.  Co-founder Oliver Tonkin will transition into the role of President, remaining actively involved in shaping the firm’s strategy, culture and growth as BCB enters its next chapter. 

The leadership evolution follows a year of exceptional momentum for BCB Group, as the company accelerates its transformation into a scaled, institutional-grade financial infrastructure provider at the heart of the global digital finance ecosystem.

 Tim Renew, formerly Deputy CEO, has been a driving force behind BCB’s international expansion, bridging the gap between traditional banking and real-time, blockchain-enabled payments infrastructure. Since joining the company as Chief Revenue Officer in July 2024, Renew has strengthened BCB’s commercial engine, deepened institutional relationships and fostered a performance-driven culture grounded in trust, transparency and shared responsibility.

 Under his leadership, BCB achieved strong growth in transaction volumes and revenue, alongside a high proportion of recurring revenue and robust margins – underscoring the company’s ability to scale with discipline.

The new structure reflects BCB’s ambition to grow its customer base, attract new investors and accelerate geographic growth following a year of strong execution. The company has invested heavily in strengthening its senior management team, expanding its product proposition and raising fresh capital, with its Series B investment round nearing completion.

Tim Renew, Chief Executive Officer of BCB Group, said: “I’m stepping into this role at a pivotal moment for both BCB Group and the wider industry. As the world increasingly embraces stablecoins and digital assets, we’re seeing the convergence of traditional finance and decentralised finance accelerate in a very real way.”

“BCB Group sits right at the centre of these two worlds, uniquely positioned to bridge regulated financial infrastructure with the innovation of crypto-native markets. We’re building on the deep trust we’ve earned from regulators, global banking partners and customers to scale responsibly and embed ourselves at the heart of the financial infrastructure of the future.”

“None of this happens in isolation. We’re fortunate to work alongside world-class partners, and to have an exceptional team at BCB whose expertise, ambition and execution power our continued success. My focus now is on harnessing that momentum with clear structure, strong collaboration and disciplined execution as we enter our next phase of growth.”

As part of the transition, co-founder Oliver Tonkin will assume the role of President, ensuring continuity of vision and leadership as the company scales.

Oliver Tonkin, President and Co-founder of BCB Group, said: “BCB has grown rapidly over the past year, and Tim’s appointment marks the beginning of another important chapter for the business. We’ve strengthened our leadership team, broadened our product offering and continued to earn the confidence of clients and investors around the world.” 

“My priority as President is to support that momentum and help ensure we scale in a way that stays true to the values the company was founded on. Tim brings deep experience, energy and a global network that will serve BCB extremely well as we move into this next phase.” 

Looking ahead to 2026, BCB Group enters the year with a clear sense of direction. Over the past year, the company has strengthened its foundations, deepened investor relationships and expanded its regulatory presence in key markets, enabling clients to operate with greater certainty as the digital asset landscape matures.

With new markets opening and existing regions gaining traction, BCB Group is well-positioned to play a defining role in the next generation of institutional digital finance. 

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About BCB Group 

BCB Group is a leading provider of regulated payment, wallet and trading services in crypto and fiat for the digital asset economy. We provide accounts, cryptocurrency and foreign exchange market liquidity for some of the world’s largest, crypto-engaged businesses, including crypto exchanges, liquidity providers, market makers, investment firms, custodians, payment processors and wallet providers. 

 Our end-to-end suite of fiat and crypto payment, trading and wallet products are accessible through our Client Console UI and API. We offer more than 40 fiat and cryptocurrencies, deep trading liquidity, 24/7 instant payments through our instant settlements network, BLINC, and secure crypto services. Our strong focus on compliance matches our technical and business expertise, and we are regulated by some of the world’s most respected regulators. Authorised in the UK, France and Switzerland, we place the utmost importance on our regulatory-first institutional principles.

 Our leadership team boasts years of relevant, high-level experience, having built their careers at globally-renowned institutions. They combine finance, law, regulatory and technology skills in traditional and crypto financial services with a deep understanding of the new digital asset economy.

 
Website: https://www.bcbgroup.com/ 

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