$BNB
BNB History
Binance Coin (BNB) is a multi-functional cryptocurrency that powers the Binance ecosystem, supporting discounted trading fees, governance, and decentralised applications. Launched by Changpeng Zhao in 2017, BNB transitioned from the Ethereum blockchain to Binance’s own BNB Chain. BNB is integral to the Binance Smart Chain (BSC) and is used in payments, staking, DeFi, and NFTs. Regular coin burns and expanding real-world applications make BNB a key player in the blockchain world.
Today, **January 28, 2026**, BNB continues its journey as one of the most resilient assets in the crypto space. To understand where we stand, we have to look back at its humble beginnings as an ERC-20 token and its evolution into the powerhouse of the BNB Chain.
Current Snapshot: Jan 28, 2026
As of today, BNB is trading around **$901.40** (converted from PKR 251,262). The market is currently riding a wave of broader momentum, with Bitcoin recently crossing the $89,000 mark and Ethereum retaking $3,000.