Richard Teng: Abu Dhabi License Sets Global Regulatory Standard for Binance

Key TakeawaysBinance Co- CEO Richard Teng addressed the exchange’s full global market license in Abu Dhabi during a CEO Connect AMA on Binance Square.Binance is the first exchange to secure a regulation of this scope covering its entire platform.Abu Dhabi’s regulatory framework will serve as a benchmark for Binance’s global operations.The license strengthens institutional confidence and supports long-term product development.CEO Connect AMA Highlights Binance’s Regulatory MilestoneBinance Co- CEO Richard Teng highlighted the strategic importance of the exchange’s full global market license in Abu Dhabi during a recent CEO Connect AMA on Binance Square.Responding to community questions, Teng said the approval marks a regulatory first for Binance, covering the entire platform under a single, comprehensive framework. He emphasized that this milestone reinforces Binance’s position as the most regulated crypto exchange globally.Abu Dhabi Standards to Guide Global ComplianceDuring the AMA, Teng noted that Abu Dhabi is one of the world’s most established financial jurisdictions, with regulatory standards recognized through multiple international agreements. By securing approval in the region, Binance is committing to uphold these standards across its global operations.He added that aligning with Abu Dhabi’s regulatory framework reflects Binance’s long-standing principles of user protection, transparency, and responsible innovation.Institutional Trust and Global Partnerships in FocusTeng also addressed how the Abu Dhabi license impacts Binance’s global partnerships. He said operating under a highly respected regulatory regime improves visibility and credibility with institutional partners, including financial institutions and enterprise clients.This regulatory clarity, Teng explained, is essential for driving broader adoption and supporting Binance’s role in the evolving digital asset ecosystem.Building Better Products for Users WorldwideLooking ahead, Teng told AMA participants that Binance plans to continue building compliant, high-quality products for its global user base, using its regulatory foundation as a key enabler.He concluded by thanking the Binance community for its continued support, noting that strong engagement from users remains central to the platform’s long-term growth.