South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has signed Senate Bill 163 into law, establishing a crypto-friendly regulatory framework that prohibits state involvement with central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and protects Bitcoin miners. The law, which passed the Senate with a 38-1 vote and the House with a 110-1 margin, bars state agencies from accepting or requiring payments in a Federal Reserve-led digital currency and ensures tax parity for crypto transactions. The legislation also provides protections for self-custody and hardware wallets, and prevents local governments from imposing mining-specific restrictions beyond general industrial rules. Mining operations in designated industrial zones are assured procedural safeguards, including the right to appeal zoning changes. This move aligns South Carolina with other states adopting crypto-friendly policies, reflecting a broader trend in state-level regulation of digital assets.