South Carolina has enacted a pro-crypto bill that blocks state involvement with a potential U.S. central bank digital currency (CBDC) while expanding protections for Bitcoin mining and self-custody of digital assets.

The law provides legal clarity for crypto mining and staking activities, restricting unfair zoning rules, and clarifying that mining, staking, and related services do not automatically require money transmitter licenses under certain conditions.

The law prohibits state and local governments from imposing additional taxes or fees on digital asset transactions used for payment, seeking parity with U.S. dollars in commerce.

Federal-level politics loom over the housing bill, with opposition from the House and President Trump’s stance on voter ID and citizenship proofs potentially affecting its passage.

No immediate comment was available from a Governor McMaster representative at publication.

S.163 advanced through the legislative process this year, moving from Senate passage to House approval and then to the governor’s desk in mid-May after a lengthy 17-month process.

Key milestones included a decisive Senate vote last year, House reconciliation in April 2026, and final signing in May 2026.

Public and industry interest in the bill is noted, with coverage from Cointelegraph and social media discussion counting as context for crypto policy at the state level.

Author attribution: Micah Zimmerman of Bitcoin Magazine provides background on the journalist and publication.

Implementation details and guidance from state agencies are not yet released, leaving practical questions about enforcement and interpretation.

The text notes that this is not investment advice.

The bill’s passage reflects broader partisan debates over CBDCs, with related discussion of federal legislation and resistance to a U.S. digital dollar.