Lighter (LIT) jumps 9.8% amid growing interest in its DeFi platform, leading crypto gainers.

Lighter (LIT) surged 9.8% to $2.41, driven by increased interest in its decentralized finance (DeFi) platform that is expanding its user base and features. Other notable gainers include Cardano (ADA) up 5.5%, BinanceLife up 5.1%, and Beldex (BDX) rising 4.8%, reflecting diverse investor interest across smart contracts, blockchain integration, and privacy-focused tokens. Meanwhile, Canton (CC) dropped 12.2%, leading the losers amid market volatility. These movements highlight ongoing crypto market fluctuations influenced by Bitcoin's performance and upcoming macroeconomic data releases.