Binance Receives Full ADGM Regulatory Authorization, Operations to Transition to Three Licensed Entities on January 5, 2026

Binance has secured full regulatory authorization from Abu Dhabi Global Market's Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), with operations set to transition to three licensed entities on January 5, 2026 at 16:00 UTC+8, the company announced on December 8. Nest Exchange Services Limited will operate as a Recognized Investment Exchange handling spot and derivatives trading; Nest Clearing and Custody Limited will function as a Recognized Clearing House managing asset custody and settlement; and Nest Trading Limited will serve as a broker-dealer conducting OTC trading, Convert, and Earn products. Binance services were previously provided primarily by Nest Services Limited, which will be renamed Nest Exchange Limited.