Why an announcement from the Treasury sparked a rally in gold and bitcoin this week
MarketWatch· Christine Idzelis· Aug 22, 2026 · 1:00 PM
Cryptocurrencies and precious metals shot higher, while the U.S. dollar weakened, after the Treasury Department said it planned to double its bond buybacks.
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