Binance has achieved a historic breakthrough: the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by users and trading volume is now the first global platform to secure a full license under the prestigious Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) regulatory framework. This milestone sets an entirely new standard for regulatory compliance in the digital-asset industry and positions Binance at the forefront of global crypto oversight.
The license, granted by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM, strengthens Binance’s credibility far beyond the UAE. It allows seamless access to multiple international markets and provides a globally recognised regulatory foundation for the entire Binance.com platform. The approval covers three fully regulated and independently supervised entities operating inside ADGM: an exchange, a clearing house, and a broker-dealer. Together, they form a gold-standard structure for governance, consumer protection, and financial integrity.
Nest Exchange Limited (formerly Nest Services Limited) is now authorised as a Recognised Investment Exchange, operating a Multilateral Trading Facility for spot and derivatives trading.
Nest Clearing and Custody Limited has been licensed as a Recognised Clearing House, with additional custody and CSD permissions, ensuring secure clearing, settlement, and safeguarding of digital assets.
Nest Trading Limited (formerly BCI Limited) is approved as a Broker-Dealer, enabling OTC services, asset management, investment dealing, custody arrangements, and money services.
Binance Co-CEO Richard Teng calls the achievement a “clear demonstration of our commitment to compliance, transparency, and user protection”. The ADGM framework, widely respected by international regulators, ensures that Binance meets the highest standards for risk management, governance, and operational oversight.
ADGM Chairman Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi emphasised Binance’s arrival as further proof of Abu Dhabi’s global leadership role in innovation-driven finance. Backed by a progressive regulatory ecosystem, Abu Dhabi continues to attract world-class digital-asset companies and strengthen its position as a future-ready financial hub.
With more than 300 million users worldwide and over $125 trillion in cumulative trading volume, Binance remains one of the most influential builders in the crypto sector. Operating under ADGM’s robust supervision ensures stronger protection and clarity for both retail and institutional users as Binance prepares to scale into its next growth phase.
Subject to final operational readiness, Binance.com will begin its ADGM-regulated activities on January 5, 2026. This landmark licence not only solidifies Binance’s regulatory leadership but also underscores the UAE’s emergence as a global powerhouse for innovation in financial services—supported by clear rules, strategic vision, and world-class talent.
For Asia’s crypto markets, the message is clear:
regulated innovation is the future — and Binance is now setting the pace.