UK-based online trading firm IG Group has acquired Australian crypto exchange Independent Reserve in a deal worth A$178 million ($117 million) on Friday. Per a Reuters report, the acquisition marks IG’s expansion into the APAC crypto market, enhancing its operations alongside the UK. Independent Reserve, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, has a strong presence in both Australia and Singapore. The platform already offers trading in 34 digital assets, serving retail and institutional investors. Further, ...