PANews reported on June 25 that according to Cointelegraph, Louisiana, USA, has passed a new crypto law to protect node operators and prohibit the use of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). The law will take effect in August 2024 and explicitly prohibits the state from participating in CBDC testing or accepting CBDC payments. In addition, the law imposes strict restrictions on foreign-controlled digital asset mining companies, requiring them to completely divest their interests in the state within one year. The law also defines node operators, emphasizing their importance in maintaining blockchain consensus and integrity.