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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

All PMGT and OMG open orders will be closed, and the ability to buy and sell PMGT and OMG on Independent Reserve will cease at 10am AEST on Friday, 30th June 2023.

As we mark our 10th anniversary, I am grateful for your continuous support and trust in Independent Reserve. A decade […]

43% of Singaporeans currently own cryptocurrency, of which 77% hold two or more different types. The Index sits at 55. […]

Singapore – 1 February 2023 – Independent Reserve, the first licensed cryptocurrency exchange for all investors in Singapore, will look to further strengthen its Asia footprint with the upcoming appointment of Lasanka Perera as Chief Executive Officer, Singapore. 

Institutions can securely access Independent Reserve’s licensed crypto exchange for digital asset liquidity and crypto-fiat rails directly from the Fireblocks platform 

Over the last 12 months, the Australian IRCI dropped from 54 to 45, driven by a sharp dip in crypto ownership among 18-24-year-olds and fewer investors realising profits. Other key highlights include:

We’re happy to launch our new trading website – rebuilt from the ground up with new features and a faster and more intuitive interface. At the same time, it’s important to know that we still have the same mature core infrastructure securing your assets, and the new site has passed external penetration testing.

Independent Reserve has no exposure to FTX, Alameda Research, or the FTT token. As such, there is no impact to our customers from recent events. I’d like to take this opportunity to assure you that your assets are safe with Independent Reserve. Independent Reserve is a pure orderbook exchange. This means that we provide a platform for investors to trade cryptocurrency amongst each other. Our revenue comes from charging a small fee on each trade.

As the dust settles on the FTX debacle, many crypto investors are left searching for a safe and secure alternative. Independent Reserve, established in 2013 as an Australian crypto exchange was built with a vision to be the most secure and trusted way to buy Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Moreover, we aimed to transform cryptocurrency technology into secure, robust and regulated financial services, and do things the right way.