Independent Reserve

Independent Reserve is a cryptocurrency exchange serving individuals, companies, institutions, trusts and family offices, with a separate OTC desk for large trades.

Exchange

The exchange lists BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, USDC and USDT against USD and NZD, with funding by bank transfer and SWIFT. It offers an API and publishes a separate site that describes service for New Zealand clients. Operations are shown for Australia and Singapore.

OTC desk

The OTC desk executes large and block trades for businesses, institutions, high-net-worth individuals and trusts. It covers major assets and stablecoins, including tokens beyond the exchange list, with individual support and a full quote. According to the desk, most orders settle on the same day.

Licensing

The company states that it holds a Singapore Major Payment Institution licence, PS20200517. This is a statement from the company and not a verified register entry.

What to ask

Fees, minimum trade sizes and onboarding times differ by account type, so firms and trusts should discuss them directly. The exchange is a natural option for Australasian users who want banking rails in local currencies alongside institutional execution.