Binance has become the first cryptocurrency exchange in the world to receive a global license from Abu Dhabi’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), marking a major step toward full regulatory compliance.
The approval allows Binance.com to operate under three licensed entities in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM):
- Nest Exchange Limited (for on-exchange spot and derivatives trading)
- Nest Clearing and Custody Limited (for clearing and custody services)
- Nest Trading Limited (for brokerage and OTC trading)
Binance co-CEO Richard Teng said the new status under ADGM’s “gold-standard regulatory framework” strengthens user trust and gives Binance “the legitimacy to support global operations from one of the world’s most respected financial hubs.”
ADGM chairman Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi welcomed Binance as a “key global player in digital finance,” highlighting Abu Dhabi’s role as a rising international fintech hub.
Binance, which now serves over 300 million users worldwide, will begin its regulated operations on January 5, 2026, solidifying its position as the global leader in compliant digital asset trading.
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