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, propelled primarily by the strong performance of Layer‑2 scaling solutions and decentralized finance (DeFi) tokens. Two of the most prominent Layer‑2 networks, Starknet and Arbitrum, posted gains exceeding 17 percent each, underscoring the growing confidence among investors in the infrastructure that promises faster, cheaper tr…
Sept. 18, 2026, 10:33 a.m.