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Singapore scored 56 on the IRCI this year, up 1 point from 2023. Singapore’s 2024 IRCI score reflects a positive shift in public perception towards cryptocurrency. While overall awareness and ownership might have dipped slightly, other key metrics indicate a growing sense of confidence and optimism in the market. This year’s IRCI also found that Singaporean investors are more sophisticated on various fronts. The majority (52%) have been in the market for more than 3 years and hold increasingly diverse portfolios: more are holding 6 or more different cryptocurrencies (16%, up from 5% in 2023).

IRCI Singapore highlights and key stats 89% of Singaporeans are aware of at least one cryptocurrency 40% of Singaporean investors […]

We are happy to announce that we have listed Shiba Inu (SHIB) on our exchange. Deposits, withdrawals, and trading have been enabled on Monday, the 25th of March.

The 5th Independent Reserve Cryptocurrency Index (IRCI) 2024 is an annual survey of over 2,100 Australians. The index reflects four key aspects of Australian attitudes towards cryptocurrency: Awareness, Adoption, Trust and Confidence.

Australians’ interest and investment in crypto remains high and continues to gain momentum, with sentiment demonstrably shifting to a phase of renewed optimism and growth, according to Australia’s longest-running and most robust crypto research, the Independent Reserve Cryptocurrency Index (IRCI), released today.

Independent Reserve, the first licensed cryptocurrency exchange for all investors in Singapore, is bringing greater ease and convenience to its Singapore users with the introduction of PayNow on its platform today.

Independent Reserve today announced a partnership with digital currency payments platform, RelayPay (relaypay.io), in a move that enables Independent Reserve’s business customers to easily accept cryptocurrency payments.

Independent Reserve Singapore welcomes the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) new guidelines for Digital Payment Token service providers (DPTSPs). These measures aim to address potential harm to consumers and to ensure the safety of individuals engaging in cryptocurrency trading. We believe that these guidelines are a positive step towards fostering a more responsible and regulated cryptocurrency industry in Singapore.

Singapore, 10 November 2023 – Independent Reserve, the first licensed cryptocurrency exchange for all investors in Singapore, is going the distance to support inclusivity in Singapore communities by aiming to raise S$10,000 through a charity run for Extra•Ordinary People – a local charity which supports children and individuals with special needs.

Independent Reserve today welcomed the Federal Government’s recommendation to make crypto exchanges and digital asset platforms subject to existing Australian financial services laws and require platform operators to obtain an Australian Financial Services Licence, but warned that the recommendation must be followed by swift action.

Sydney, 24 August 2023: Independent Reserve and Bitcoin.com.au are the first Australian digital currency exchange sites to integrate PayPal to offer simple and convenient deposits and withdrawals for Independent Reserves’ more than 250,000 customers.

Sponsorship and participation in the inaugural World Corporate Golf Challenge emphasises Independent Reserve’s ongoing commitment to Singapore’s communities and dedication to local social causes. Proceeds collected go towards more than 100 local social service agencies supported by Community Chest. Part of the exchange’s broader efforts towards community betterment and environmental sustainability, reinforcing its role as a leading corporate citizen in Singapore’s bustling financial landscape