Richard Teng, Chief Executive Officer of Binance, said that the company is planning on using its global licensing framework to introduce more TradFi-aligned products, expand institutional partnerships around tokenization, and meet rising demand for 24/7 on-chain trading.
“One of the most significant developments in 2026 would be rapid convergence between TradFi, Web2, and Web3,” said Teng, according to Binance. “As we operate under a global licensing framework, we’re able to introduce more traditional financial products. We recently launched gold and silver perpetual contracts, which have seen very strong demand. We’re partnering with several global institutions to advance tokenization and to help shape the future of finance.”
In January 2026, Binance Futures launched USDT-settled perpetual contracts for gold (XAUUSDT) and silver (XAGUSDT), as part of its “TradFi perpetuals” line. These contracts allow users to trade price movements in traditional commodities without owning the underlying assets, reflecting a growing interest from both retail and institutional investors.
According to reports from September 2025, Binance and global asset manager Franklin Templeton announced a collaboration to develop digital-asset initiatives for a broad range of investors. This partnership combines Franklin Templeton’s expertise in tokenized funds with Binance’s trading infrastructure and global reach, focusing on efficiency, tokenization, and faster settlement.
In December 2025, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market fully authorized Binance.com under the ADGM framework. This approval makes Binance the first global crypto exchange to receive a comprehensive license covering exchange, clearing, custody, and broker-dealer services under a single regulatory framework.
Founded in 2017, Binance has grown into the world’s largest digital asset exchange by user base and trading activity. It operates an ecosystem that includes spot and derivatives markets, payment tools, custodial services, and Web3 infrastructure. The platform emphasizes security, education, and regulatory cooperation as core pillars supporting its global community and long-term mission.
