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

Binance has announced that it has obtained a full regulatory license from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), and its global platform will officially operate under the international regulatory framework of ADGM.

In accordance with regulatory requirements, the platform's operations will migrate to a new three-entity structure to enhance transparency, oversight mechanisms, and risk management. Starting from January 6, 2026, Binance services will be provided by three ADGM-licensed entities: Nest Exchange Services Limited: responsible for platform operations such as spot and derivatives trading; Nest Clearing and Custody Limited: responsible for clearing and custody, acting as the central counterparty for derivatives trading; Nest Trading Limited: providing over-the-counter trading, instant exchange, and some wealth management services.

This structure aligns with traditional financial regulatory models, reinforcing platform risk isolation and user asset protection through layered functions of matching, clearing, and custody. Along with the structural adjustment, Binance will update its user agreement. Starting from January 5, 2026, the rights and obligations of users under the original "Terms of Use" will automatically be assumed by the corresponding ADGM entities, and the relevant product terms will also be adjusted accordingly.

The official statement indicates that the migration will not affect users' daily usage: UID, balances, order records, and available products will remain unchanged, and any open derivative positions will be transferred to Nest Clearing and Custody Limited for clearing and custody.