Independent Reserve

About

At the heart of Independent Reserve lies a foundational vision to construct Australia's most secure and trusted gateway to the world of cryptocurrency. Founded in 2013 by Adrian Przelozny, Adam Tepper, and Lasanka Perera, the company was born from a desire to do things the right way, transforming digital currency technology into robust, secure, and regulated financial services. This commitment to integrity and security has been the cornerstone of their culture since day one. The team at Independent Reserve is driven by a passion for making crypto accessible and safe for everyone, from individual investors to large-scale institutions. This is reflected in their meticulous approach to compliance and security, being one of the first crypto exchanges to be licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and registered with AUSTRAC in Australia. The culture at Independent Reserve is one of collaboration, innovation, and a relentless focus on the customer. They pride themselves on being a fun, smart, and motivated team that thrives on the dynamic and fast-paced nature of the crypto industry. This ethos extends to their operational principles, where they maintain a full 1:1 reserve of all client fiat and crypto assets, ensuring that customer funds are never commingled with their own and are held in secure offline cold storage. With a leadership team that brings decades of experience in regulation, traditional finance, risk management, and IT security, Independent Reserve fosters an environment of continuous learning and development. They are not just building a platform; they are building a community of trust and empowering their over 450,000 customers across Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore to invest in the future of finance with confidence and peace of mind.