Binance Wins Full Approval from Abu Dhabi Global Market Regulator
Binance said it has secured full authorization under the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) regulatory framework, a milestone announced on Dec. 8, 2025. The approval grants the exchange formal access to ADGM-regulated markets — one of the UAE’s financial free zones — and complements its recent licensing efforts in other jurisdictions, reinforcing Binance’s push for broader regulatory compliance.
The ADGM decision increases institutional and retail access to regulated crypto services in the UAE and signals growing regulator willingness to integrate major platforms into existing financial rules. For users, that could mean expanded product availability, clearer protections and closer local oversight; for the industry, it adds momentum to exchanges pursuing localized, rule-based operations. Binance framed the move as part of its effort to help shape a safer, more structured digital-asset ecosystem.