Online trading giant IG Group has completed its acquisition of cryptocurrency trading platform Independent Reserve, a deal approved by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. The acquisition, initially announced in September 2025, marks IG Group's significant expansion into the digital asset space. Independent Reserve will be integrated into the IG Group ecosystem while maintaining the stability and compliance of its existing services. IG plans to leverage Independent Reserve's cryptocurrency technology and operational experience to launch cryptocurrency trading products in Singapore, Australia, and the UAE in the second half of 2026. IG Group stated that the acquisition will help it expand its compliant digital asset services in a market with increasingly clear regulations; Independent Reserve believes that leveraging IG's resources and regional network will accelerate the internationalization of its cryptocurrency products. (Crowdfund Insider)