Binance has just shared the new process with users around the world after acquiring three new licenses within ADGM in Abu Dhabi, UAE, stating that some products and services may no longer be available, and that some products and services will be provided by three separately licensed entities.
Interestingly, the FAQ page states that Binance is making this change to strengthen its regulatory framework and increase oversight of its global platform.
According to the FAQ, “Being regulated under ADGM means our services are provided by entities that meet clear regulatory standards, including rules regarding governance, risk management, and customer protection.”
Changes are effective immediately and include implementing regulatory, contractual, clearing and custody changes. According to Binance, these are designed to provide clarity, oversight, and risk management across operations.
According to this blog post, users will be able to see the advance notice dated December 8, 2025. The announcement states that under the new UAE ADGM regulatory structure, services on the platform will be provided through three ADGM-licensed entities, each operating in accordance with its regulatory permissions, with a structure that reflects established financial market infrastructure, with clear separation of responsibilities and enhanced risk management.
The three licensed entities that Binance received approval from ADGM's FSRA in December are Nest Exchange Limited, which serves as an investment exchange, and Multilateral Trading Facility, which is responsible for all trading activities, including spot trading and derivatives trading.
The second authorized entity, Nest Clearing and Custody Limited (previously known as Binance (AD) Limited), will act as an accredited clearing house with provisions to provide custody, be responsible for clearing and settlement, act as a central counterparty for exchange-traded derivatives transactions, and protect users' digital assets.
Finally, Nest Trading Limited (formerly known as BCI Limited) is a broker-dealer responsible for off-exchange activities and principal-based services (OTC trading, conversion, acquisition, etc.).
How does this impact service providers and users?
According to Binance, the contractual arrangements with users have been updated and services previously provided only by Nest Exchange Limited will now be provided by Nest Exchange Limited, Nest Clearing and Custody Limited, and Nest Trading Limited.
Binance said, “The rights and obligations under the existing Terms of Use have been changed to the relevant ADGM entity. This means that the contractual relationship with the ADGM-regulated entity continues with respect to the services provided by the ADGM-regulated entity.”
This means that the products used by Binance users have been updated according to the specific service provider responsible for each product under the new structure.
This comes after Binance secured full regulatory approval from ADGM's Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) to operate Binance.com under a robust and globally recognized supervisory framework.
Binance notes that ADGM is known for its progressive approach to digital asset regulation and is one of the most respected financial centers in the world. Operating under ADGM's oversight allows us to bring even greater levels of clarity, protection, and accountability to our users around the world.
“This approval represents a major step forward for both Binance and the broader digital asset industry as the sector matures and becomes more deeply integrated with the global financial infrastructure,” the company said.
Data for each of the three licensed entities is separated
There are also changes to the data controller. Starting today, each of the three ADGM-licensed entities will act as separate data controllers for the services they provide.
Binance further added: “As part of this transition, our Terms of Use, Privacy Notice, and related legal documents have been updated and are effective in place of previous versions.
Binance derivatives trades are cleared with Nest Clearing and Custody Limited
Binance also announced that as of 08:00 UTC on January 5, 2026, users' open positions in exchange-traded derivatives trades have been “abandoned” for liquidation to Nest Clearing and Custody Limited, which acts as the central counterparty.
Nest Clearing and Custody Limited also acts as a custodian of your digital assets, with limited exceptions.
As an exception, user assets frozen at the direction of a court or government authority pursuant to a freezing order issued before 08:00 January 5, 2026 (UTC) will continue to be held under Nest Exchange Limited. This also includes the assets of users located in Canada whose accounts are set to withdrawal-only mode, which will continue to be held under Nest Exchange Limited until further notice.
Finally, Binance confirmed that the new regulatory and legal structure with the three licensed entities will not change the way users interact with the platform. Users will continue to access their accounts using their existing UID and login credentials.
User balances, order history, and trading functionality will not be affected. Products and services will continue to be available, except that they may be provided by different regulated service providers under the new structure.
In addition, Users' existing orders and positions will remain open and materially unchanged, except for transfer to the relevant regulated service provider, if applicable.
Interestingly, although Binance is making this announcement as global, the exchange, which also holds licenses from Dubai's VARA regulator and SCA, has not mentioned any changes to its platform.
