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) has and confirmed there are no ongoing plans to issue a digital dollar . FED & WEF Reveal CBDC Plan
: 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 . Contrary to claims of a joint "reveal," current
: In March 2026, the U.S. Senate approved legislation effectively blocking the Fed from launching any form of CBDC until at least 2031 . : In March 2026, the U
: 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
: In early 2026 sessions, the WEF has highlighted the rapid growth of private stablecoins (like USDC) as an alternative to state-issued digital money for cross-border payments .