Binance receives full regulatory approval from ADGM…to switch to three separate legal entities operating system from next year

Binance announced that it has received full regulatory approval from the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) to operate its global platform. Accordingly, the Binance global platform will officially operate under ADGM's international regulatory framework and will transition to a new corporate structure that meets regulatory requirements.

On the 8th (local time), Binance said in a notice, "From January 6, 2026, three ADGM-licensed entities will provide services."

Platform operations will be handled by Nest Exchange Services Limited, which will be responsible for spot and derivatives trading. Nest Clearing and Custody Limited will handle derivatives clearing and asset custody and act as the central counterparty. Over-the-counter (OTC) trading, instant exchanges, and certain asset management services will be handled by Nest Trading Limited.

This three-tier structure is similar to regulatory models that separate matching, clearing, and custody functions in traditional finance, and is seen as strengthening protection by clearly separating platform risk from user assets. At the same time, Binance will adjust its user terms. From January 5, 2026, the rights and obligations under the existing terms will automatically be succeeded by the relevant ADGM entities, and product-specific terms will be amended accordingly.

Meanwhile, Binance explained that this transition will not have a direct impact on users' trading experience. UID, asset balances, order histories, and available products will be maintained, and existing open derivative positions will be transferred to Nest Clearing and Custody Limited for clearing and custody purposes.