Is Binance a Scam? Regulation Check 2026
The Binance entry was pulled from the FIU-IND register. This is what the public record returns.
Verdict
The record clears Binance: it holds FIU-IND licence Registered, which clears it to offer trading in India.
How to verify on the official register
| Regulator | FIU-IND FIU-IND |
| Licence Number | Registered |
| Regulated Entity | Nest Services Limited |
| Founded | 2017 |
What FIU-IND regulation means
Under FIU-IND, an exchange must ring-fence client funds in segregated accounts, carry negative balance protection, and open its books to independent audit. A complaint can be filed with FIU-IND directly.
What the FIU-IND registration buys you
- Client funds ring-fenced in segregated accounts, apart from Binance's own capital
- Negative balance protection, so a loss cannot run past the deposit
- A direct line to FIU-IND for a complaint should Binance leave one unresolved
- Independent financial audits of Binance, run on a schedule under FIU-IND oversight
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Binance a scam or legitimate?
The record clears Binance. It holds FIU-IND licence Registered, and FIU-IND ranks among the most respected financial regulators — the entry confirms in public on the FIU-IND register.
How do I check Binance's FIU-IND licence?
Open the official FIU-IND site and run its register search. Key in licence Registered or the entity name; the entry returns Binance's authorisation status and the exact scope of its permissions.
Are my funds safe with Binance?
Under FIU-IND, Binance is required to hold client funds in segregated bank accounts, walled off from company money — cover that stands even if Binance runs into trouble.
What protection do I have as a Binance client in India?
In India, Binance answers to FIU-IND. On the record that means segregated client funds, negative balance protection (losses cannot run past your deposit), and a direct channel to file a complaint with FIU-IND.
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