Binance obtains full regulatory approval from Abu Dhabi Global Market and will fully migrate to the ADGM regulatory framework.

According to Mars Finance, Binance has announced that it has obtained a full regulatory license from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), and its global platform will officially operate under ADGM’s international regulatory framework. In accordance with regulatory requirements, platform operations will be migrated to a new three-entity structure to enhance transparency, supervisory mechanisms, and risk management. Starting from January 6, 2026, Binance’s services will be provided by three ADGM-licensed entities: Nest Exchange Services Limited, responsible for spot and derivatives trading platform operations; Nest Clearing and Custody Limited, responsible for clearing and custody, serving as the central counterparty for derivatives trading; and Nest Trading Limited, offering OTC trading, instant swaps, and certain wealth management services. This structure aligns with traditional financial regulatory models by separating matching, clearing, and custody functions to strengthen platform risk isolation and user asset protection. In line with the structural adjustment, Binance will update its user agreement. Starting January 5, 2026, users’ rights and obligations under the original Terms of Use will automatically be assumed by the corresponding ADGM entities, and product-related terms will be adjusted accordingly. The official statement notes that the migration will not affect users’ daily experience: UIDs, balances, order histories, and available products will remain unchanged, and open derivative positions will be transferred to Nest Clearing and Custody Limited for clearing and custody.