BCB Group and Deputy CEO Named Finalists at the Payments Awards 2025

London, UK – 18 August 2025 – BCB Group, a leading provider of business accounts and payment services for the digital asset economy, has been named a finalist at the prestigious Payments Awards 2025, further cementing its position as an innovator in the payments industry.

The company is shortlisted for three categories – B2B Payments Innovation of the Year, Real-time Payments Innovation and Payments Innovation of the Year – recognising its pioneering work in bridging fiat and digital asset markets. In addition, Tim Renew, Deputy CEO of BCB Group, has been recognised individually for his leadership and contribution to the sector.

Hosted annually, the Payments Awards celebrate the organisations and individuals driving progress in one of the most dynamic areas of financial services. This year’s winners will be announced at a black-tie ceremony on 13 November 2025 at the London Marriott Grosvenor, with industry leaders and innovators gathering to celebrate excellence in payments.

BCB Group’s nominations highlight the firm’s achievements in transforming cross-border transactions and digital asset payments for institutional clients. Central to this recognition is the BLINC Network, the company’s instant settlements infrastructure that allows clients to transfer fiat and digital currencies 24/7 with zero settlement risk.

With clients spanning crypto-native corporates, global exchanges, and fintech institutions, BCB Group has become a trusted partner to firms requiring operational resilience, regulatory confidence, and scalable infrastructure. The company’s solutions enable institutions to integrate fiat and crypto payments seamlessly, while maintaining transparency and safeguarding standards that match traditional finance.

Tim Renew, Deputy CEO of BCB Group, said: “It’s an honour for BCB Group to be recognised by the Payments Awards – not just for our innovation, but also for the resilience and trust we bring to our clients. To be named a finalist alongside other industry leaders is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team. I am particularly proud of the impact we are making through BLINC, which is reshaping the way institutions move money across borders and asset classes. This recognition reinforces our commitment to building the financial infrastructure of the future.”

Alongside BCB Group’s company nominations, Tim Renew has been recognised for his leadership in advancing payments innovation. With over two decades of experience scaling global fintech firms and raising more than $85m in funding, Renew has built a track record in payments, growth strategy, and international expansion. 

The recognition at the Payments Awards comes at a time when demand for secure and compliant digital asset payments is accelerating. BCB Group’s ability to combine institutional-grade compliance with cutting-edge financial technology positions it as a backbone of the digital asset economy.

As the industry prepares for the ceremony in November, BCB Group continues to expand its services, supporting the world’s largest crypto exchanges, liquidity providers, custodians, and fintech innovators.

“These nominations are not only recognition of what we’ve built, but a signal of where the payments industry is headed,” added Renew. “We will continue to push boundaries, always with resilience and trust at the centre of what we do.”

To follow BCB Group’s journey to the Payments Awards 2025, or to learn more about the company’s payments and settlement infrastructure, visit www.bcbgroup.com.