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South Carolina governor signs bill protecting Bitcoin miners, banning CBDC

CoinTelegraph·May 20Read the full story →

Hex37's read

  • South Carolina enacted SB 163 to protect Bitcoin mining operations.
  • The bill prevents discriminatory zoning and licensing against miners.
  • State agencies are now prohibited from accepting CBDC payments.

What it means for traders

  • Legislative protection for miners reduces regulatory risk, potentially boosting BTC mining hash rate.
  • Anti-CBDC sentiment in state policy may drive further institutional interest in decentralized assets.

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