Binance Achieves End-to-End Regulatory Green Light in Abu Dhabi

According to an announcement on December 8, Binance is implementing a three‑entity model, with Nest Exchange Limited covering on‑exchange trading, Nest Clearing and Custody Limited overseeing settlement and asset protection, and Nest Trading Limited handling broker‑dealer duties, including OTC trades and conversions.

Operations under these ADGM‑regulated entities are expected to begin on January 5, 2026. This structure gives FSRA supervisory control over every part of the process, from trading to custody to brokerage.

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Approval of these licenses positions Binance as the first global crypto exchange to gain end‑to‑end regulatory permissions under ADGM's framework.

Co‑CEO Richard Teng highlighted that the FSRA's regulatory approval offers clarity and credibility, allowing compliance with global standards and building trust in operations.

Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of ADGM, welcomed Binance's entry into the region and noted that the decision underlines Abu Dhabi's role as a center for innovation, sustainable growth, and modern finance.

Binance brings a user base exceeding 300 million worldwide and has facilitated more than $125 trillion in cumulative trading volume. Under the ADGM regulatory framework, the exchange's users will benefit from improved investor protections and oversight as institutional and retail adoption grow.

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