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