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title: "SC governor signs bill prohibiting CBDC payments, protecting Bitcoin miners from zoning rules. Senate Bill 163 in effect."
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description: "Legislative Bill 163 has officially prohibited Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) payments by state agencies. This bill also provides protection for Bitcoin miners by prohibiting any discriminatory zoning and licensing regulations. This legislation is crucial as it establishes guidelines for how state agencies can conduct transactions and supports the operations of Bitcoin miners by eliminating potential obstacles in their operations."
datetime: "2026-05-20T12:11:22.000Z"
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# SC governor signs bill prohibiting CBDC payments, protecting Bitcoin miners from zoning rules. Senate Bill 163 in effect.

Legislative Bill 163 has officially prohibited Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) payments by state agencies. This bill also provides protection for Bitcoin miners by prohibiting any discriminatory zoning and licensing regulations. This legislation is crucial as it establishes guidelines for how state agencies can conduct transactions and supports the operations of Bitcoin miners by eliminating potential obstacles in their operations.

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