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Leading crypto exchange Binance has become the first digital asset platform to receive a complete set of licenses from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) in the Abu Dhabi Global Market.
The approval, made public on December 8, establishes Binance as a fully regulated exchange, clearing provider, and broker‑dealer under ADGM’s framework.
The approval would expose Binance’s leading trading pairs such as BTC/USDT and ETH/USDT, to the Middle East while also bringing attention to Binance’s native token, BNB.
Major milestone 🏁#Binance is the first-ever digital assets trading platform to secure a full suite of licenses from FSRA under @ADGlobalMarket.
— Binance (@binance) December 8, 2025
This marks a breakthrough moment that raises global standards for regulation, security, and trust.
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This follows an earlier $2 billion investment in Binance led by MGX, an entity chaired by Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan. It also places Abu Dhabi among the strongest global supporters of digital asset development.
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Institutional Adoption and Market Impact
With its newly obtained FSRA approvals, Binance stated that it is now prepared to onboard institutional investors who require fully regulated trading environments before allocating capital.
In a blog post, Binance Co-CEO Richard Teng said that the approval “provides the regulatory clarity and legitimacy needed to support our global operations from ADGM.” He also added that with this approval, his firm boasts meeting the best standards for compliance and governance.
Past examples from regions such as the European Union and Singapore show that licensed venues often experience a surge in activity once institutional access is broadened. Now that Binance holds full regulatory clearance in Abu Dhabi, similar activity could be seen.
Strengthening the UAE’s Digital Asset Ecosystem
Moreover, Dubai Customs recently partnered with Binance to embed digital asset payments into commercial and logistical transactions. The two signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at Binance Blockchain Week.
The goal was to reduce settlement time and costs while improving efficiency in import–export procedures. Research will be done on usage of crypto in Dubai’s trade and customs systems
On the other hand, RAK Properties, one of the largest publicly listed real estate developers in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, announced in September that it would begin accepting cryptocurrency payments for international property purchases.
With support from Hubpay, the company will convert digital assets such as Bitcoin, Ether, and USDT into local fiat.
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