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.
Singapore, 17 March 2026 — Independent Reserve (IR), Singapore’s first MAS-licensed cryptocurrency exchange for all investors, is entering its next phase of regional expansion with new product offerings designed to better serve corporate, accredited and institutional customers across APAC. Slated to launch in the second half of 2026, IR’s new products will be available to […]
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.
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. Singapore: The World Corporate Golf Challenge Singapore (WCGCS) is set to soar to new heights as Independent Reserve (IR) - Singapore’s first licensed cryptocurrency exchange for all investors, comes on board as Presenting Sponsor. This […]
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*.
To commemorate its 11th anniversary, Independent Reserve (IR) – the first licensed cryptocurrency exchange for all investors in Singapore – is proud to unveil its new corporate responsibility initiative, "Better Together".
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).
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.
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.
