BCB Group, a provider of business accounts and trading services for the digital asset economy, on Wednesday (today) has announced the appointment of Oliver Tonkin as the CEO, with immediate effect. Tonkin succeeds Oliver von Landsberg-Sadie, who, under his leadership, secured the major Series A funding in the UK blockchain industry, establishing BCB Group as a recognized firm in the crypto landscape.

From Co-Founder to CEO: Tonkin's Role in BCB Group

Tonkin is set to elevate BCB Group’s standing as a multi-jurisdictional regulated provider of payment, trading and custody services to the digital asset industry. As the Co-Founder, former Deputy CEO and General Counsel of BCB Group, Tonkin is placed to lead the business moving forward. Tonkin’s appointment is a reflection of BCB’s development within the maturing industry as the firm prepares for global expansion.

Possessing a rich background that includes qualifications from a city law firm and a decade-long tenure overseeing a boutique investment advisory firm, Tonkin brings experience to his role as the CEO at BCB Group. His journey in the financial services sector, marked by roles as a consultant at Galaxy Digital and Hamilton Bradshaw Group, as well as a Legal Counsel at Genworth, positions him to align with and enhance BCB Group's mission.

Tonkin, the CEO at BCB Group commented: “With the unwavering dedication and expertise of our teams, BCB Group is a unique company that has grown significantly since its creation. As a co-founder, I know only too well that the opportunities for us and our industry are as strong as ever – and to become CEO will be a privilege and an honour as we seek to scale BCB Group to the next level.”

BCB Group: Digital Asset Infrastructure and Transactions

Since its launch in 2017, BCB Group has been providing essential infrastructure to the digital asset industry. With its processing infrastructure for both fiat and cryptocurrencies, its portfolio of international clients including Crypto.com, Kraken, and B2C2 are able to access multi-currency accounts and trade FX and cryptocurrencies. One of BCB Group's notable achievements is the creation of BLINC, a real-time payment network allowing free, real-time transactions across fiat currencies.