Independent Reserve

https://independentreserve.com

https://twitter.com/indepreserve

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Independent Reserve (Independent Reserve Pty Ltd)

Independent Reserve is an Australian-based cryptocurrency exchange platform that enables customers to buy, sell, and trade digital assets via an exchange (order-book) model and related services, including an OTC (over-the-counter) trading desk. It markets itself as a licensed, security-focused exchange and states it has been operating since 2013. (independentreserve.com)

What it does

• Cryptocurrency trading and custody via a spot exchange (order book) and related features (e.g., API access, portfolio tools, and recurring investment/DCA-style features). (independentreserve.com)
• OTC trading targeted at larger transactions and institutional/high-net-worth clients. (independentreserve.com)
• Multi-currency support is promoted on its site (including AUD and other supported fiat currencies, depending on jurisdiction). (independentreserve.com)

Company background (high-level)

• Commonly described as founded in 2013 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia. (en.wikipedia.org)
• The Wikipedia entry identifies the founders as Adrian Przelozny and Adam Tepper (among other historical notes). (en.wikipedia.org)

Regulation and security positioning (as described publicly)

• The company emphasizes operational assurances such as segregation of customer funds, external auditing, and ISO 27001 certification. (independentreserve.com)
• In Singapore, Independent Reserve announced in-principle approval in August 2021 for a Major Payment Institution Licence (Digital Payment Token services) from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). (independentreserve.com)

Ownership / corporate developments (recent)

• Independent Reserve announced that IG Group completed its acquisition (following regulatory approval from MAS) on 2 February 2026, noting the transaction had been announced on 19 September 2025. (independentreserve.com)

Official web presence

Website

text https://www.independentreserve.com

(Official site.) (independentreserve.com)

X (Twitter)

text https://twitter.com/indepreserve

The account is commonly indexed as Independent Reserve (@indepreserve) and is described (via third-party mirrors/directories) as promoting the exchange for users in Australia, Singapore, and New Zealand. (twstalker.com)