Layer‑2 Solutions and DeFi Tokens Propel Broad Crypto Rally as Post‑Fed Rate‑Hike Anxiety Eases
The cryptocurrency market experienced a noticeable upswing this week, driven largely by the strong performance of layer‑2 scaling platforms and a suite of decentralized finance (DeFi) tokens. Two of the most prominent layer‑2 networks, StarkNet and Arbitrum, posted gains exceeding 17% each, underscoring the growing confidence of investors in solutions that aim to improve scalability, reduce trans…
Sept. 18, 2026, 10:33 a.m.