Layer‑2 and DeFi Tokens Drive Broad Crypto Rally as Post‑Fed‑Rate‑Hike Anxiety Eases
The cryptocurrency market experienced a pronounced upswing this week, propelled largely by the strong performance of Layer‑2 scaling solutions and decentralized finance (DeFi) tokens. Two of the most prominent Layer‑2 projects, Starknet and Arbitrum, each posted gains exceeding 17%, underscoring the growing investor confidence in technologies that aim to improve blockchain scalability, reduce tra…
Sept. 18, 2026, 10:33 a.m.