Layer‑2 and DeFi Tokens Propel Crypto Market Higher as Fed‑Rate Anxiety Eases
The cryptocurrency market experienced a noticeable lift on Tuesday, driven primarily by a surge in layer‑2 solutions and decentralized finance (DeFi) tokens. Two of the most prominent layer‑2 platforms, Starknet and Arbitrum, posted gains of more than 17 percent each, underscoring the growing confidence of investors in scaling technologies that aim to improve transaction speed, lower fees, and in…
Sept. 18, 2026, 10:33 a.m.