Indrani gunarathna

CoinMarketCap released its January 2026 Mainstream Crypto Exchange Reserve Ranking Report on Feb. 4, showing that Binance continues to dominate global exchange reserves by a wide margin.According to the report, Binance ranked first among mainstream crypto exchanges, with total reserves of approximately $155.64 billion, significantly ahead of its peers.Stablecoins and Bitcoin Anchor Binance’s ReservesThe data shows that stablecoins account for about $47.47 billion, representing 30.5% of Binance’s total reserves, underscoring the platform’s strong liquidity position and ability to meet user withdrawals during periods of market stress.Bitcoin-related reserves totaled approximately $49.84 billion, making BTC the largest single asset category on Binance’s balance sheet. This highlights the exchange’s continued central role in Bitcoin liquidity and settlement.High Liquidity and Diversified Asset StructureCoinMarketCap noted that Binance’s overall reserve composition remains highly liquid and well-diversified, balancing stablecoins, Bitcoin, and other major crypto assets. This structure is designed to support operational resilience, risk management, and user confidence amid volatile market conditions.The January 2026 report reinforces Binance’s position as the largest and most capitalized centralized crypto exchange, at a time when transparency around reserves and proof-of-assets remains a key focus for the industry.

Japanese government bonds fell on Monday as the market anticipated that the party of Sanae Takaichi would win the election, leading to tax cuts and expanded stimulus policies. According to Jin10, the yields on 20-year and 5-year Japanese government bonds rose by 2.5 basis points to 3.2% and 1.680%, respectively. SMBC Nikko Securities' senior strategist Ataru Okumura noted that the recent flattening upward trend in the Japanese bond market might reverse. Former senior foreign exchange official Hiroshi Watanabe stated that Japan will continue to face market turbulence due to fiscal policy, with the risk of further tax cuts potentially reigniting a sell-off of bonds and the yen.

On Jan 31, 2026, 02:37 AM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, Ethereum has crossed the 2,700 USDT benchmark and is now trading at 2,700.290039 USDT, with a narrowed narrowed 0.74% decrease in 24 hours.