IG Group has completed its acquisition of cryptocurrency exchange Independent Reserve following regulatory approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
The deal was first announced in September 2025.
The company confirmed that it expects to launch a new crypto trading proposition in Singapore, Australia and the UAE in the second half of 2026.
The platform will be powered by Independent Reserve’s infrastructure and expertise, enabling IG to broaden its reach into regulated digital asset trading.
Matt Macklin, IG’s Managing Director for Asia Pacific and the Middle East, welcomed the completion, calling the deal an important enhancement of the group’s capabilities.
“This acquisition strengthens our crypto capabilities and positions us to meet growing customer demand across APAC and the Middle East,” he commented.
Independent Reserve CEO and co-founder Adrian Przelozny stated that joining IG “opens an exciting new chapter,” adding that combining both firms’ capabilities will accelerate efforts to bring trusted, regulated crypto services to a wider audience.
