Binance has secured a full suite of licenses from Abu Dhabi’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority, becoming the first digital asset trading platform to achieve complete authorization under the Abu Dhabi Global Market regime. The approvals allow Binance to operate a fully regulated exchange, custody service and brokerage offering in the jurisdiction.
The milestone expands Binance’s regulatory footprint in the Middle East, reinforcing the region’s role as a key hub for digital asset activity. ADGM has been positioning itself as one of the world’s most comprehensive regulatory environments for virtual assets, and the authorization signals increased confidence in institutional-grade compliance.
The licensing package enables Binance to onboard both retail and institutional clients in Abu Dhabi, offering a wider range of trading and custody products under a fully supervised framework. Market observers say the move may intensify competition among global exchanges seeking regulated access to the Gulf’s growing digital asset market.