Independent Reserve review: score, licensing and risks
74/100SCORE · BTrusted
Grade B, very good
Independent Reserve is licensed in Australia and Singapore and has run since 2013 without a security incident. It publishes proof of reserves and has strong local currency rails. The asset list is deliberately small.
The facts
- FOUNDED
- 2013
- HEADQUARTERS
- Sydney, Australia
- CUSTODY
- Custodial.
- MiCA / EEA
- Not applicable. Australia and Singapore focused.
- US ACCESS
- No.
- PROOF OF RESERVES
- Publishes proof of reserves.
- FEES
- Around 0.02 to 0.50 percent tiered.
- ASSETS
- 30 plus
How the score breaks down
Each dimension is explained on the methodology page.
Where it is strong and where it is not
✓ Strengths
- Licensed in both Australia and Singapore
- Over a decade with no security incident
- Publishes proof of reserves
- Excellent AUD and SGD rails
✗ Weaknesses
- Small asset list
- Australia and Singapore focused
- Limited advanced trading
Incident history
No major security breach or regulatory action on record.
Our read
A conservative, properly licensed regional exchange with a spotless record. Exactly what you want for holding majors in AUD or SGD, and not built for anything more exotic.
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