TechFlow News, February 5: According to Crowdfundinside, IG Group Holdings plc has completed its acquisition of cryptocurrency exchange Independent Reserve. The transaction received approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), marking a further deepening of IG Group’s strategic footprint in the digital asset markets across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.
The deal was first announced in mid-September 2025, enabling the online trading giant to integrate Independent Reserve’s expertise in cryptocurrency operations. Following completion of the acquisition, IG Group plans to launch innovative cryptocurrency trading solutions in Singapore, Australia, and the United Arab Emirates, with rollout scheduled for the second half of 2026.
Matt Macklin, Head of Asia-Pacific and Middle East at IG Group, stated that this integration will strengthen the company’s capabilities in the digital assets space. Adrian Przelozny, CEO and Co-Founder of Independent Reserve, noted that combining resources with IG will advance their shared vision of delivering reliable, compliant cryptocurrency services to a broader customer base.
