IG Group Completes Acquisition of Independent Reserve, Advancing Crypto Business Expansion in Asia-Pacific and Middle East

Odaily News Online trading giant IG Group has completed the acquisition of cryptocurrency trading platform Independent Reserve, with the transaction approved by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. This acquisition, first announced in September 2025, marks IG Group's official move to strengthen its presence in the digital asset sector.

Independent Reserve will be integrated into the IG Group system while maintaining the stability of its existing services and compliant operations. Leveraging Independent Reserve's crypto technology and operational experience, IG plans to launch localized cryptocurrency trading products in Singapore, Australia, and the United Arab Emirates in the second half of 2026.

IG Group stated that this acquisition will help it expand compliant digital asset services in markets with increasingly clear regulations. Independent Reserve believes that with IG's resources and regional network, it will accelerate the internationalization process of its crypto products. (Crowdfund Insider)