Binance Secures Landmark ADGM Approval for Global Platform Licensing

Binance,  the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and users, has achieved a significant regulatory milestone after securing formal authorisation from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). This marks the first time Binance’s global platform, Binance.com, has been licensed under such a robust, internationally recognised regulatory framework—positioning the company for stronger global compliance and expansion.

The approval represents a major step in Binance’s long-term strategy to develop the world’s most trusted and compliant digital-asset ecosystem. With this authorisation, Binance strengthens its credibility and gains greater access to multiple international markets far beyond the UAE. The move further cements the company’s leadership in the global digital finance arena.

Under the regulatory framework, Binance’s global platform will operate through three distinct regulated entities established in ADGM, each licensed for specific financial services. Nest Services Limited, to be renamed Nest Exchange Limited, has been approved as a Recognised Investment Exchange (RIE), allowing it to run a Multilateral Trading Facility for both spot and derivatives trading. Nest Clearing and Custody Limited has been licensed as a Recognised Clearing House (RCH) with permissions to offer custody and CSD services, ensuring secure clearing, settlement, and asset protection. BCI Limited, soon to be Nest Trading Limited, has been authorised as a Broker-Dealer to provide OTC trading, conversion services, and a range of off-exchange activities.

Binance Co-CEO Richard Teng described the authorisation as a strong affirmation of the company’s commitment to global compliance. He stated that achieving regulated status under ADGM’s framework demonstrates Binance’s dedication to transparency, user protection, and high governance standards. According to Teng, the FSRA licence delivers the “regulatory clarity and legitimacy” needed to support Binance’s continued global expansion while assuring users that the platform meets world-class compliance benchmarks.

His Excellency Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of ADGM, welcomed Binance’s entry into the financial centre, noting that the move reinforces Abu Dhabi’s growing position as an international hub for digital assets and financial innovation. He added that Binance’s presence aligns with ADGM’s mission to drive sustainable growth, innovation, and future-oriented financial sector development.

With more than 300 million registered users globally and over $125 trillion in cumulative trading volume, Binance continues to expand its regulated footprint while shaping the digital-asset ecosystem. Operating under ADGM’s gold-standard regulatory framework ensures heightened oversight, stronger institutional-grade protections, and a more resilient infrastructure for users worldwide.

Binance.com is expected to begin operating its ADGM-regulated services on January 5, 2026, pending final operational preparations. This milestone not only reinforces Binance’s position as a leader in regulated digital finance but also highlights the UAE’s rise as a global centre for financial innovation supported by clear regulation and deep expertise.