Layer‑2 Solutions and DeFi Tokens Propel Broad Crypto Rally as Post‑Fed‑Hike Anxiety Eases
The cryptocurrency market experienced a pronounced upswing this week, driven largely by the impressive performance of layer‑2 scaling solutions and a suite of decentralized finance (DeFi) tokens. Two of the most prominent layer‑2 platforms, StarkNet and Arbitrum, posted gains exceeding 17 percent each, underscoring the growing confidence investors have in technologies that promise faster, cheaper…
Sept. 18, 2026, 10:33 a.m.