Layer‑2 Solutions and DeFi Tokens Propel Broad Crypto Rally as Post‑Fed Hike Anxiety Eases
The cryptocurrency market experienced a noticeable upswing this week, driven largely by the impressive performance of layer‑2 scaling solutions and decentralized finance (DeFi) tokens. Two of the most prominent layer‑2 projects, Starknet and Arbitrum, posted gains exceeding 17 percent, underscoring the growing confidence among investors in technologies that aim to improve the scalability, speed, …
Sept. 18, 2026, 10:33 a.m.