South Carolina Pushes Back Against Federal Crypto Control with New Pro-Crypto Bill

South Carolina's latest legislative move has shed light on the growing divide between state and federal authorities over control of digital financial infrastructure.

The state has signed a bill that blocks the use of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) at the state level while expanding protections for Bitcoin mining and self-custody rights. The legislation positions South Carolina among U.S. jurisdictions embracing digital asset activity, pushing back against federally controlled digital currency systems.

The new law also reinforces the legality of self-custody for digital assets, showing broader efforts to frame crypto ownership as part of financial freedom. It reportedly bars state entities from supporting or facilitating the use of a federal CBDC within state operations.