In a significant move for cryptocurrency regulation, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has signed into law one of the United States' most comprehensive pro-Bitcoin statutes. The newly enacted legislation explicitly prohibits state participation in any Federal Reserve central bank digital currency (CBDC) programs while simultaneously expanding legal safeguards for digital asset users and businesses.
南卡罗来纳州政府已对数字货币政策采取明确立场。 (Illustrative image)
Known as Senate Bill 163, the law received strong bipartisan support before its final approval on May 19. It establishes a new legal framework designed to protect digital asset ownership, blockchain operations, and crypto-related economic activity within the state.
CBDC Ban and Stablecoin Distinction
A core provision of the law forbids South Carolina government agencies from accepting, testing, or engaging in any CBDC program linked to the U.S. Federal Reserve or federal government.该法案将 CBDC 明确定义为由政府机构或中央银行直接发行的数字货币。
However, the legislation draws a clear legal distinction, explicitly excluding privately issued stablecoins—such as USD Coin (USDC)—that are backed by government treasuries or legal tender.这意味着尽管政府发行的数字货币受到广泛禁止，但此类稳定币仍然是允许的。
该法律加强了对比特币支付和自我托管的保护。 （概念图）
增强比特币用户和企业的权利
该法规加强了对使用加密货币进行合法交易的个人和实体的保护。它要求人们不能阻止人们接受加密货币作为合法商品和服务的支付方式。此外，它还规定了自我保管权，允许个人在不受不当干扰的情况下持有和管理自己的数字资产。
Proponents argue these measures are designed to preempt future targeted taxes or regulations aimed specifically at Bitcoin users and blockchain participants.
矿工和区块链开发人员的清晰度
该法律为加密货币挖矿和质押操作提供了至关重要的法律明确性。 It restricts local governments from imposing discriminatory zoning rules, excessive noise ordinances, or other unfair regulations targeting digital asset mining facilities.
It also clarifies that operating blockchain nodes, providing staking services, mining, and developing blockchain software do not generally require money transmitter licenses under specified conditions.州总检察长保留起诉与欺诈性质押或挖矿投资计划相关的欺诈行为的全部权力。
With this legislation, South Carolina joins a growing coalition of states—including Oklahoma, Florida, Kentucky, Wyoming, Arizona, and Montana—that have passed "Bitcoin Rights" laws in recent years.此举标志着州政府积极塑造数字资产监管格局的持续趋势。