Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and user base, has achieved a pivotal regulatory milestone. The company today announced that its global platform, Binance.com, has been officially granted an operational license by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the leading international financial centre in the capital of the United Arab Emirates.
This groundbreaking regulatory approval marks a significant step in Binance’s unwavering commitment to building the most trusted and compliant digital asset ecosystem globally. The license, issued by ADGM’s FSRA, not only instills credibility but also facilitates seamless access to multiple markets beyond the UAE, solidifying Binance’s leadership in the evolving landscape of digital finance regulation.
The comprehensive regulatory approval for Binance’s global platform, Binance.com, encompasses three distinct regulated entities operating within the ADGM. These entities—an exchange, a clearing house, and a broker-dealer—each possess specific regulatory authorisations, enabling them to conduct specialised financial services under ADGM’s internationally recognised, best-in-class regulatory framework:
- Nest Services Limited (to be renamed “Nest Exchange Limited”) has been approved as a “Recognised Investment Exchange” (RIE) and authorised to operate a Multilateral Trading Facility. This entity will manage all ‘on-exchange’ activities, including spot and derivatives trading.
- Nest Clearing and Custody Limited has received approval as a “Recognised Clearing House” (RCH) and is additionally authorised to provide custody and central securities depository (CSD) services. This entity will be responsible for the clearing, settlement, and secure custody of digital assets, ensuring operational resilience and asset security.
- BCI Limited (to be renamed “Nest Trading Limited”) has been approved as a Broker-Dealer, securing licenses for dealing in investments as principal, arranging deals in investments, asset management, arranging custody, and providing money services. This entity will oversee Binance’s ‘off-exchange’ operations, including Over-the-Counter (OTC) trading, asset conversion services, and other principal-based activities.
Richard Teng, Co-CEO of Binance, commented on this significant achievement: “Attaining regulatory status through ADGM’s highly respected framework underscores our deep commitment to compliance, transparency, and user protection. ADGM is one of the world’s most prestigious financial regulators, and securing an FSRA license under its industry-leading framework signifies that Binance meets the highest international standards in compliance, governance, risk management, and consumer protection.” He further added:
“This license provides regulatory clarity and legitimacy, enabling Binance to support its global operations from ADGM. While our global operations remain decentralised, leveraging global talent and innovation, this regulatory foundation offers users peace of mind that Binance’s operations adhere to a globally recognised, top-tier regulatory framework. We are grateful for the FSRA’s forward-thinking regulatory approach, which safeguards users while fostering innovation.”
His Excellency Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), expressed his welcome: “We are delighted to welcome Binance, a pivotal player in the global digital asset and financial innovation landscape, to ADGM. Their presence highlights Abu Dhabi’s growing stature as a leading international hub for innovation, sustainable growth, and the future of finance.”
“We look forward to them fully leveraging ADGM’s progressive regulatory framework and vibrant ecosystem to contribute to the innovation, inclusivity, and future development of the global financial system.”
With over 300 million registered users globally and cumulative trading volumes exceeding $125 trillion, Binance continues to lead the development of the digital asset ecosystem by building secure, transparent, and fully compliant infrastructure. Operating under ADGM’s robust financial services regulatory regime ensures that all Binance users will benefit from high standards of regulation and consumer protection as the platform advances into its next phase of institutional and retail adoption.
Following the completion of its final operational preparations, Binance.com is set to officially launch its regulated business activities in ADGM on January 5, 2026. This milestone reinforces Binance’s leadership in the digital finance regulatory journey and further highlights the UAE’s emergence as a global hub for financial services innovation, driven by its clear regulatory pathways and deep talent pool. [IMAGE-PLACEHOLDER-X]
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