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The Independent Reserve Cryptocurrency Index (IRCI) has just been published for 2026. Now in its seventh year, the annual survey of more than 2,000 everyday Australians is designed to reflect the country’s population across age, gender, and location. 

Now in its seventh year, the Independent Reserve Cryptocurrency Index (IRCI) 2026 is an annual cross-sectional survey of over 2,000 Australians. The research captures the perspectives of everyday Australians and is balanced across gender, age and geographic distribution. The index is rated out of 100 and designed to reflect four key aspects of Australian attitudes towards cryptocurrency: awareness, adoption, trust and confidence.

The IRCI survey was conducted between 12 and 20 January 2026. The index moved from 54 in 2025 to 53 in 2026, reflecting a year of market volatility and shifting sentiment, even as institutional participation increased and regulatory oversight continued to evolve.

Singapore, 17 March 2026 — Independent Reserve (IR), Singapore’s first MAS-licensed cryptocurrency exchange for all investors, is entering its next […]

Independent Reserve is pleased to share that IG Group Holdings plc (“IG”) completed its acquisition of Independent Reserve, effective 30 January 2026, following regulatory approval from MAS. The transaction was announced on 19 September 2025.

Sydney, Australia – December 02, 2025 – Independent Reserve, Australia’s trusted cryptocurrency exchange, today announced the integration of AUDM, a fully backed Australian dollar stablecoin, allowing users to store and transfer Australian dollar value on-chain without having to rely on traditional banking rails. 

We’re pleased to share that Independent Reserve has been named Blockchain Organisation of the Year at the 2025 Blockies Awards, hosted by the Digital Economy Council of Australia (DECA) on November 28 in Melbourne. This marks our third win for this prestigious award, following victories in 2021 and 2024.

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.