Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and users, has secured full regulatory authorization from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM to operate Binance.com under a mature, globally respected regulatory framework.
This global first is a major step in Binance’s mission to create the most trusted and compliant digital-asset ecosystem in the world. A license granted by FSRA of ADGM offers Binance credibility and seamless access across multiple markets, extending well beyond the UAE, and cements Binance’s position at the forefront of regulatory progress in digital finance.
To meet ADGM’s regulatory requirements, Binance will operate through three distinct licensed entities, each aligned with globally recognized financial-market architecture:
Nest Services Limited (to be soon renamed Nest Exchange Limited) has been approved as a Recognized Investment Exchange (RIE), with permission to operate a Multilateral Trading Facility. This entity is responsible for all “on-exchange” trading activities, including spot and derivative products.
Nest Clearing and Custody Limited has been approved as a Recognized Clearing House (RCH), with additional permissions to provide custody and CSD services. It will manage the clearing, settlement, and secure custody of digital assets, ensuring robust operational resilience and asset protection.
BCI Limited (to be soon renamed Nest Trading Limited) has been approved as a Broker-Dealer, with permissions to deal in investments, arrange deals in investments, manage assets, arrange custody and provide money services. This entity will deliver Binance’s “off-exchange” offerings, including over-the-counter (OTC) trading, conversion services, and other principal-based activities.
Richard Teng Co-CEO – Binance
“Achieving regulatory status through ADGM’s respected framework reflects our deep commitment to compliance, transparency, and user protection. ADGM is one of the most respected financial regulators globally, and holding an FSRA license under their gold standard framework shows that Binance meets the highest international standards for compliance, governance, risk management, and consumer protection.”
His Excellency Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of ADGM, said that, “We are pleased to welcome Binance, a key global player in digital assets and financial innovation, to ADGM. Their presence underscores Abu Dhabi’s standing as a leading international hub for innovation, sustainable growth, and the future of finance. We look forward to seeing them harness the strength of ADGM’s progressive regulatory framework and dynamic ecosystem contributing to the evolution of a more innovative, inclusive, and future-ready global financial sector.”
With over 300 million registered users globally and more than $125 trillion in cumulative trading volume, Binance continues to lead the evolution of the digital asset ecosystem by building a secure, transparent, and fully compliant infrastructure. Operating under ADGM’s robust financial services regime ensures all Binance users benefit from high standards of oversight and consumer protection as the platform scales into its next phase of institutional and retail adoption.
