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.
As we mark our 10th anniversary, I am grateful for your continuous support and trust in Independent Reserve. A decade is an eternity in the fast-paced world of cryptocurrency. As one of the world's oldest exchanges, we are proud to have stood the test of time and continue to lead in this exciting space. When […]
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.
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.
The Sydney Swans have teamed up with Independent Reserve, who have joined the club as the Official Cryptocurrency Exchange of the Sydney Swans.
[SINGAPORE, 2 August 2021] Cryptocurrency exchange Independent Reserve has today received an "in-principle approval" letter for a Major Payment Institution Licence in Singapore from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”) under the Payment Services Act (“PSA”) to operate as a regulated provider for Digital Payment Token (“DPT”) Services.
Today is Independent Reserve’s 6th anniversary. When Independent Reserve was launched in 2013, the team set out to provide the best platform for Australians to securely trade and hold cryptocurrencies. Over the last 6 years, the team has enabled over 100,000 clients to invest in cryptocurrencies with strong confidence through our approach and expertise. Throughout […]
If you're still watching the crypto markets, then this will come as old news: Bitcoin has been on a tear. The world's largest crypto has recently doubled in value to top out above the $US8,000 mark. And it's separated itself from the pack a bit, compared to the 2017 craze when Bitcoin and other major […]
Independent Reserve is proud to be based in Sydney and recognises the city's deep passion for the arts and adventurous ideas. Its partnership with Sydney Festival reflects these values. Sydney Festival is a celebration of contemporary culture, art and performances which takes place in January each year. This year, the festival pays tribute to the […]
As we approach the end of 2018, we thought it perfect timing to share highlights and some of our favourite moments from the year: We launched our exclusive tax tool developed by KPMG. The tool plugs directly into the user interface allowing traders to estimate tax obligations at the click of a button. Independent Reserve […]
