The U.S. dollar and crypto are both benefiting from the Iran crisis, in an unusual move

The U.S. dollar and crypto are both benefiting from the Iran crisis, in an unusual move - MarketWatch Market Extra The U.S. dollar and crypto are both benefiting from the Iran crisis, in an unusual move Traditional havens like gold and Treasurys have not done as well since U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran began on Feb. 28. Published: March 16, 2026 at 1:19 p.m. ET Share Resize The military conflict in the Middle East, initiated by U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran on Feb. 28, is producing unusual winne ...