Overview
- ADGM’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority formally authorized Binance.com via three entities: Nest Exchange Limited (Recognized Investment Exchange), Nest Clearing and Custody Limited (Recognized Clearing House with custody and CSD), and Nest Trading Limited (broker-dealer).
- Binance says ADGM-regulated services are scheduled to begin on January 5, 2026, pending final operational preparations.
- The approvals create a complete exchange, clearing, settlement, custody and brokerage architecture within Abu Dhabi under local regulatory oversight.
- Company statements and multiple outlets characterize the move as the first comprehensive global licence for a crypto exchange under ADGM’s framework.
- ADGM requires licensed firms to anchor management, compliance and technical operations in-zone, and Binance reports more than 300 million registered users worldwide.