22 June 2026 to 23 June 2026 @ Washington DC, United States
Date: 22–23 June 2026
Venue: Federal Reserve Board, Washington, D.C.
The Fifth Conference on the International Roles of the U.S. Dollar brings together researchers, policymakers, and market experts to examine the evolving roles of the U.S. dollar in the global economy. As the financial landscape continues to experience rapid innovation in digital payment systems and tokenized assets, this conference serves as a platform to discuss the implications for the Federal Reserve’s mandates and the prospects for the dollar’s future standing.
Over the recent years, the U.S. dollar has maintained a preeminent role in international investment, funding, payments, and trade transactions. However, the accelerated pace of financial innovations, specifically regarding digital assets and stablecoins, is transforming the mechanisms of the international monetary system. The integration of decentralized finance with traditional intermediation channels, combined with the rise of programmable money, is reshaping how the dollar functions as a medium of exchange, unit of account, and store of value. Against this backdrop, competitive dynamics among dollar-backed digital assets and the potential for digital fragmentation continue to redefine the currency's position in global finance.
The conference will bring these themes together through a keynote address, panel discussions, and research paper presentations designed to provide a comprehensive view of market developments. From the impact of tokenization on funding markets and settlement efficiency, to the dollar’s role as a safe haven in tokenized markets, the agenda highlights both the potential opportunities and challenges presented by the digital asset ecosystem. By convening key stakeholders, the Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York aim to foster dialogue, deepen understanding of digital dollar ecosystems, and support the analysis of how technological competition affects dollar dominance.
