Layer‑2 and DeFi Tokens Propel Crypto Market Higher as Post‑Fed‑Hike Anxiety Eases
The cryptocurrency market experienced a noticeable upswing this week, driven primarily by strong performance from Layer‑2 scaling solutions and decentralized finance (DeFi) tokens. Two of the most prominent Layer‑2 networks, Starknet and Arbitrum, posted gains exceeding 17 percent each, underscoring the growing confidence of investors in technologies that aim to improve transaction speed, lower f…
Sept. 18, 2026, 10:33 a.m.