Binance announced today that it has received full regulatory authorization from Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). Under the approval, Binance will run its global platform under a formal, internationally recognized regulatory framework — transitioning operations into three newly-licensed ADGM entities.
From January 6, 2026, all Binance services will be provided through:
Nest Exchange Services Limited — a Recognised Investment Exchange (RIE), responsible for on-exchange activities including spot and derivatives trading.
Nest Clearing and Custody Limited — a Recognised Clearing House (RCH), responsible for clearing, settlement, central counterparty services, and custody of user digital assets.
Nest Trading Limited — a Broker-Dealer handling off-exchange services such as over-the-counter (OTC) trading, conversion, and other principal-based
Under the new arrangement:
Existing user credentials (UID, login, order history, balances) will remain intact and unaffected.
The relevant ADGM-licensed entity will become the legal counterparty for the specific service a user uses (e.g., trading, custody, OTC).
Data-controller status will shift to the licensed entity providing the service, potentially strengthening data governance and privacy under the updated terms of use and privacy notice.
