Layer-2 and DeFi Tokens Propel Broad Crypto Gains as Post‑Fed Hike Anxiety Eases
The cryptocurrency market experienced a notable rally this week, driven primarily 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, posted gains exceeding 17 percent each, underscoring the growing confidence of investors in technologies that aim to improve the scalability, speed, and c…
Sept. 18, 2026, 10:33 a.m.