Layer‑2 and DeFi tokens drive broad crypto rally as post‑Fed‑rate‑hike anxiety eases
The cryptocurrency market experienced a noticeable upswing this week, sparked primarily by strong performances from 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 percent, underscoring the growing confidence investors have in technologies that aim to improve scalability, reduce tr…
Sept. 18, 2026, 10:33 a.m.