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IG Group Holdings plc (“IG”, “the Group”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Independent Reserve, a leading cryptocurrency exchange based in Australia, for an initial enterprise value of A$178 million. The bolt-on transaction accelerates IG’s entry into cryptocurrency markets in the Asia Pacific region, bringing a talented team of crypto-native specialists to the Group.

All eyes on Singapore as the world’s biggest corporate golf tournament makes its mark, with local communities at its core. […]

Key stats 94% of Singaporeans aware of at least 1 type of crypto 68% of crypto investors hold Bitcoin  29% […]

While this blog explores potential future price movements for Bitcoin in 2025, it’s crucial to emphasise that this information is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice. It’s vital to conduct your own thorough research and due diligence before making any investment decisions, consulting with a qualified financial professional as needed.

More Australians than ever before are embracing cryptocurrencies the 2025 Independent Reserve Cryptocurrency Index (IRCI) reveals.

Now in its sixth year, the Independent Reserve Cryptocurrency Index (IRCI) 2025 is an annual cross-sectional survey of over 2,000 Australians. It is not a survey of cryptocurrency users, it is a sample of everyday Australians, reflecting the gender, age, and geographic distribution of the nation.

Donald Trump’s election as the President of the United States signifies an historic moment for the cryptocurrency industry, with optimism and investment in the sector soaring among Australian crypto investors, according to a 2025 Independent Reserve survey*.

Singapore, 16 January 2025 — Independent Reserve (IR), Singapore’s first licensed cryptocurrency exchange for all investors, proudly announces its continued partnership with Shannon Tan for the next two years through 2026. A trailblazer in Singapore golf, Shannon is the nation’s first Ladies European Tour (LET) winner and also its inaugural golf Olympian.

Independent Reserve is the first crypto exchange to list RLUSD in Singapore. Customers of Independent Reserve Singapore will be able to buy and sell RLUSD with either Singapore dollars (SGD) or US dollars (USD) on the order book and OTC desk.

Independent Reserve (IR), Singapore’s first licensed cryptocurrency exchange for all investors, has notched another milestone in its expansion plans with the opening of its new office today.

We’re pleased to share that Independent Reserve has once again been awarded Digital Currency Exchange of the Year and Blockchain Organisation of the Year at the 2024 Blockies! These accolades reflect our unwavering commitment to building Australia’s most secure and trusted platform for trading cryptocurrencies.