BCB Group and Copper Forge Institutional Bridge Between Fiat and Digital Assets
BCB Group, a leading provider of payment and trading infrastructure for the digital asset economy, has announced a strategic partnership with Copper, a specialist in institutional digital asset custody, prime services, and collateral management. The collaboration strengthens interoperability between fiat and crypto markets, addressing one of the largegest friction points in institutional digital finance — efficient, compliant settlement between traditional and digital assets.
Seamless On- and Off-Ramping for Institutional Clients
Under the agreement, BCB Group will enable on- and off-ramping for fiat and digital currency payments for Copper’s institutional clients, integrating its regulated payments network directly with Copper’s infrastructure. In turn, Copper will provide rapid settlement and custody services for BCB’s clients, improving liquidity flow, operational efficiency, and risk management across both ecosystems.
By combining Copper’s expertise in secure, segregated rails and FX capabilities, the two firms aim to provide a seamless, fully compliant pathway for institutions navigating between fiat and crypto liquidity pools.
Strengthening Infrastructure for On-Chain Finance
Ben Lorente, Strategic Alliances Director at Copper, said the collaboration reflects growing institutional demand for frictionless :
“We are proud to be able to deliver a robust service that smooths areas of friction across payment rails, collateral management and custody. Clients are viewking straightforward and secure answers at a time when interest in stablecoins and on-chain finance is at an all-time high. This partnership with BCB Group illustrates the power of integrated systems and showcases the maturity of the market.”
The partnership comes as the institutional landscape for digital assets continues to evolve rapidly in response to regulatory clarity, technological standardization, and the expanding use of tokenized collateral in capital markets.
Institutional Confidence Through Compliance and Speed
Oliver Tonkin, Chief Executive Officer at BCB Group, said the collaboration marks another step toward unifying the fiat and crypto ecosystems under trusted, regulated frameworks:
“Together, BCB Group and Copper are making it simple, secure, and quick for institutions to , in one smooth, secure service. This collaboration allows clients to transact with confidence and leave legacy platforms behind. I’m looking forward to viewing how this partnership enhances institutional operations for clients viewking swift execution, regulatory certainty and the highest standards of compliance across multiple jurisdictions.”
BCB Group’s global client base includes platforms, market-makers, and financial institutions, while Copper serves as a cornerstone provider of digital asset custody and prime infrastructure for banks, hedge funds, and asset managers. The partnership reinforces a shared mission to deliver operational resilience and compliance-driven innovation as accelerates.
