South Carolina’s Senate has enacted a bill banning state-level use of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) while protecting crypto transactions, mining, and wallet usage. S.163 clarifies that no payment requirements for CBDCs are permitted, barring participation in pilot programs for these digital currencies. It further safeguards crypto by prohibiting discriminatory taxation or zoning practices and ensuring that miners remain exempt from unnecessary regulatory burdens, like licensing restrictions. Additionally, the bill empowers the state attorney general to prosecute fraud related to the cryptocurrency market. This legislation now awaits a review by a House committee before potential enactment, positioning South Carolina as a potentially crypto-friendly state in the US.