IG Group Completes Acquisition of Crypto Exchange Independent Reserve
IG Group Holdings announced that it has completed its acquisition of cryptocurrency exchange Independent Reserve following regulatory approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
The transaction, which was announced in September 2025, closed on Jan. 30. IG Group did not disclose financial terms of the deal.
The London-based online trading platform said in a statement that it plans to launch cryptocurrency trading services in Singapore, Australia and the United Arab Emirates in the second half of 2026 using Independent Reserve’s technology and infrastructure.
“This acquisition strengthens our crypto capabilities and positions us to meet growing customer demand across APAC and the Middle East,” said Matt Macklin, managing…
