Binance secures full ADGM authorization for exchange, custody, and broker-dealer services
Key Takeaways
- Abu Dhabi’s ADGM has granted Binance full authorization to run Binance.com within its mature, globally recognized regulatory regime.
- Binance will operate under a three-entity structure: a licensed exchange, a clearing and custody house, and a broker-dealer.
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Binance, a major crypto exchange platform, has received full authorization from Abu Dhabi’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), which enables the company to operate trading venues, clearing infrastructure, and broker-dealer activities in the emirate.
The authorization reflects the UAE’s growing leadership in digital finance and provides Binance with a trusted regulatory home to support global operations. It also reinforces Binance’s expansion into jurisdictions with clear crypto frameworks as the exchange continues to facilitate trading and custody services globally.
Regulated activities are scheduled to commence in early 2026, providing users with enhanced protection under ADGM’s gold-standard framework.
Richard Teng, Binance’s co-CEO who previously worked in financial regulation at Abu Dhabi Global Market, has emphasized the company’s focus on regulatory compliance as it pursues strategic growth opportunities.