Independent Reserve gains in-principle licensure approval from Singapore regulator
Cryptocurrency exchange Independent Reserve has today received an “in-principle approval” letter for a Major Payment Institution Licence in Singapore.
Independent Reserve adds Perth Mint Gold Token as the rush on precious metals continues
Leading cryptocurrency exchange Independent Reserve, announce the addition of Perth Mint Gold Token, issued by commodities digitisation company, InfiniGold.
Independent Reserve launches AutoTrader cryptocurrency trading platform
CEO Adrian Przelozny said Autotrader allows users to buy smaller parcels of cryptocurrency at regular intervals – for example daily or weekly or monthly.
PlayChip listing confirmed on Independent Reserve
The PlayChip Foundation has announced the listing of its PlayChip token on Independent Reserve, Australia’s first regulated cryptocurrency exchange. PlayChip will be the first Australian ERC20 token and first gaming token to be listed on Independent Reserve. The token will be paired with three fiat currencies – AUD, USD and NZD, allowing for users of the PlayChip to convert directly from the token into cash following the winning and withdrawal of tokens. The listing has been scheduled for January 2019, with a firm date to be announced prior to the end of this year. The PlayChip will serve as a utility token at the core of an online gaming ecosystem […]
Independent Reserve launches Ripple
Independent Reserve, the Australian digital currency exchange, will commence trading in Ripple (XRP) on 7 July, 2018. All XRP trades will be discounted to 0.1% for the first two weeks. XRP is the third largest digital currency by market cap after Bitcoin and Ether. Developed by Ripple Labs, the protocol and currency were designed with the banking and institutional market in mind, enabling fast, low-cost transfers between fiat currencies as well as other assets including gold and airline miles. Ripple Labs has partnerships with a wide range of institutions around the world including NAB, Westpac and American Express. Its current market cap is around USD $18 billion. One XRP is […]
First Australian digital currency exchange regulated: Independent Reserve
Independent Reserve, the Australian digital currency exchange, yesterday became the first Australian exchange of its kind to be regulated. Independent Reserve is the first exchange to be regulated by the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC). Set up in 1989, AUSTRAC ensures Australian institutions conform to the required standards around Counter-Terrorism Financing and Know Your Customer rules. CEO Adrian Przelozny said the regulation represented a huge leap forward for the local digital currency industry. “We have been lobbying for increased regulation since we opened for business in 2014,” he said. “We passionately believe that the digital currency economy will – and should – become just another part of the mainstream […]
Local digital currency exchange Independent Reserve adds two new execs, turns to institutions
Independent Reserve, the Australian Digital Currency exchange, has added two executives to its senior management team as the company turns its attention to its growing stable of institutional and SMSF clients. Roman Stefanidi joined Independent Reserve as Chief Technology Officer in August, and Lasanka Perera as Head of Strategy in October. CEO Adrian Przelozny said the firm was now well positioned to grow as it focuses on institutional clientele. “Digital Currency has reached a level of awareness now where we’re seeing investors who have been waiting on the sidelines starting to enter the market,” he said. “Factors like the the new regulation by AUSTRAC, emerging ETFs and crypto […]
