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: In March 2026, the U.S. Senate approved legislation effectively blocking the Fed from launching any form of CBDC until at least 2031 .

: On March 27, 2026, the Federal Reserve confirmed it had suspended CBDC research and development . FED & WEF Reveal CBDC Plan

: 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 March 2026, the U

: Fed Chair Jerome Powell and other officials stated that the central bank lacks the legal authority to issue a CBDC without a direct mandate from Congress . : The Fed has pivoted toward expanding oversight

: 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 .

: 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