Global digital currency payments processor CoinPayments has announced Jason Butcher as its new CEO. Butcher previously held the role of COO at the Cayman Islands-based firm, a position he had for over four years. In an exclusive interview with CoinGeek, the new CEO revealed his plans for the firm, and why he believes that it’s only a matter of time before digital currency payments become a mainstay.

Butcher takes the helm at a time when digital currency payments are becoming increasingly popular. CoinPayments, for instance, processes over $100 million worth of payments on a monthly basis, a clear indication of the rising use of digital currencies in payments. The company, which operates in 221 countries globally, has processed over $5 billion since inception. It supports Bitcoin SV and over 1,900 other digital currencies.

“It’s an exciting time to take the helm of one of the most innovative companies in the crypto payments space and when digital payments are increasingly in demand,” Butcher tells CoinGeek.

The new CEO has already hit the ground running as he seeks to cement CoinPayments’ position as a global leader in the sector. He outlined the three pillars which the company will commit to during his reign, stating: