Layer‑2 and DeFi tokens propel a wide‑scale crypto rally as post‑Fed‑rate‑hike worries subside
The cryptocurrency market experienced a pronounced upswing on the day in question, driven largely by a surge in the valuations of prominent layer‑2 scaling solutions and a suite of decentralized finance (DeFi) tokens. Two of the most closely watched layer‑2 projects, Starknet and Arbitrum, posted gains exceeding 17 percent each, a performance that helped lift the broader market sentiment after a …
Sept. 18, 2026, 10:33 a.m.