As of April 2026, the Federal Reserve (Fed) has and confirmed there are no ongoing plans to issue a digital dollar .
: The Fed has pivoted toward expanding oversight of existing digital assets, fintech, and the further rollout of the FedNow real-time payment system . WEF Perspective and Activity FED & WEF Reveal CBDC Plan
Contrary to claims of a joint "reveal," current reports indicate that the Fed and World Economic Forum (WEF) have different priorities regarding digital assets: Federal Reserve Status As of April 2026, the Federal Reserve (Fed)
: The WEF continues to advocate for "public-private cooperation" on digital currency frameworks but does not have the authority to issue or mandate a U.S. digital dollar . digital dollar
: The WEF views 2026 as a turning point where blockchain technology becomes "enterprise-grade" infrastructure rather than an experimental platform . Key Contextual Updates What to expect for digital assets in 2026