Gold, Crypto and Precious Metals Rise After US Treasury Buyback Announcement as Ray Dalio Warns Against Debt Crisis

As of 21 August 2026, the US Treasury's debt buyback statement continues to be the main agenda item in global markets. Concerns regarding the US debt burden pave the way for gold prices to maintain their strong stance, while the weakening in the US dollar pushed silver prices higher. This picture in precious metals reflects the direct connection between market debt concerns and foreign exchange movements on commodities.

The buyback announcement also created positive momentum on the crypto assets side. While Bitcoin and Ethereum prices continue the rally that started with the announcement, speculators on the prediction market platform Kalshi predict that Bitcoin will complete the year 2026 close to current trading levels. Billionaire investor Ray Dalio states that the buyback move is an indicator of deepening debt problems, highlighting gold and Bitcoin against an approaching debt crisis.

On the other hand, in Europe, two years after the partial legalization of cannabis, Germany has become the region's largest regulated cannabis market. However, with the growth of the market, critics demand that the legal framework be tightened again. Regional assessments state that the appeal Europe possesses also attracts various threats.

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