CCSS Updates to Version 9.0
CryptoCurrency Security Standard (CCSS) Updated to Version 9.0 Focused on private key management, this critical update stands to strengthen security…
Announcing the New Chair of the CCSS Committee: S. Dirk Anderson
Announcing the New Chair of the CCSS Committee: S. Dirk Anderson The CryptoCurrency Certification Consortium (C4) is thrilled to announce…
C4 Welcomes Rodney MacInnes as New CBP Committee Chair
C4 Welcomes Rodney MacInnes as New CBP Committee Chair The CryptoCurrency Certification Consortium (C4) is pleased to announce Rodney MacInnes…
Crypto Compromise – Data Breaches and Security Scenarios
Crypto Compromise – Data Breaches and Security Scenarios Overview Unfortunately, data breaches happen. Any company, service, or piece of software…
MultiSig Wallets & Addresses
MultiSig Wallets & Addresses: How They Work and Their Role in Crypto Security Multi-signature (Multi-Sig) wallets use a security mechanism…
C4 Exams Transition to our New and Improved Testing Platform!
Expanding Excellence: C4 Exams Transition to New and Improved Testing Platform A Unified, Enhanced Testing Experience This transition not only…
Self-Custody Wallet Basics
Overview Self-Custody cryptocurrency wallets, otherwise known as noncustodial wallets, represent the heart of decentralized blockchains - self sovereignty! With a…
Guarding Your Crypto Kingdom: Multi-factor Authentication
Overview In the rapidly evolving world of cryptocurrency, the sanctity of one's crypto assets is paramount. As digital thieves become more…
CCSS 2.02 Data Sanitization Policy
Introduction The CryptoCurrency Security Standard requires a Data Sanitization Policy as part of the 2.02 Data Sanitization Policy Aspect of…
CEP and CCSSA Exams Transition to our New and Improved Testing Platform!
Expanding Excellence: CEP and CCSSA Exams Transition to New and Improved Testing Platform Introduction Following the successful launch of the…
Password Power
Overview Passwords. Everyone in the digital world has to use them, generate them, store them, remember them, and ensure they…
What Is the Bitcoin Halving?
Understanding the Bitcoin Halving Bitcoin's protocol includes a ‘mining’ process where specialized computer hardware tackles complex mathematical problems to validate…
The New and Improved CBP Exam is Here!
The CBP Exam is Upgrading to a Superior Testing Platform! The CryptoCurrency Certification Consortium (C4) is committed to providing the…
Navigating the Risks of Address Poisoning
Navigating the Risks of Address Poisoning: A Growing Scam in the Crypto World In the ever-evolving landscape of cryptocurrency, where…
Your Secret Stash: Seed Phrases, Password Managers, and Secret Hygiene
Your Secret Stash: Seed Phrases, Password Managers, and Secret Hygiene Overview Storing a backup of your cryptocurrency seed phrase is…
What Is a CryptoCurrency Security Standard Auditor (CCSSA)?
What Is a CryptoCurrency Security Standard Auditor (CCSSA)? Where there are financial services, there's risk — and with the intricacies…
How is the Price of Bitcoin Determined?
How is the Price of Bitcoin Determined? The Economic Dynamics of Bitcoin’s Supply and Demand The price of Bitcoin, like…
NFTs 101: A Beginner's Guide to Non-Fungible Tokens
Introduction Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, have taken the world by storm. These unique digital assets are revolutionizing the way we…
Secure Your Crypto: A Guide to Different Wallet Types
Introduction: Cryptocurrency wallets are essential tools for managing and using digital assets. They provide a secure way to store private…
Crypto Scams Unmasked: Protect your wallets and your wits
Overview Cryptocurrencies offer the ability to send secure, irreversible payments to any person anywhere in the world. These borderless technologies…
Online Security Best Practices: Safeguarding Your Digital Presence
Online security is not a luxury but an essential aspect of our digital lives. Understanding the basics of protecting our…
Safeguarding Your Crypto Legacy: Best Practices for Cryptocurrency Inheritance Planning
Why Have a Plan? Your digital assets should be treated like any other personal property when estate planning, and it…
Exchange/Custodial Wallet Pros and Cons
Overview Cryptocurrency exchanges serve as convenient on and off ramps for users. These services allow people to trade fiat currency…
Cryptocurrency Exchange Security Basics
Overview Cryptocurrency exchanges are a vital part of the ecosystem, as they allow users to buy and sell various coins…
Self Custody Wallet Pros and Cons
Overview One of the core components of blockchain technology is the concept of “private keys” which may be viewed as…
A Slice of History: Bitcoin Pizza Day
Bitcoin Pizza Day is an annual event celebrated by Bitcoiners on May 22nd every year. Bitcoin Pizza Day commemorates the…
What is a Cryptocurrency Wallet?
A Beginners Guide to Cryptocurrency Wallets Before we discuss types of wallets, it is a good idea to first have…
Hardware Wallet Pros and Cons
Overview Hardware wallets are dedicated, special purpose devices that generate and store cryptocurrency private keys. These devices are only used…
Recovery Phrases Explained
A recovery phrase (sometimes known as a seed phrase) is a series of words generated by your cryptocurrency wallet that…
What’s the Difference Between a Key and a Wallet address?
There are a lot of misconceptions regarding the differences between cryptocurrency keys, addresses, and wallets. To provide more clarity on…
Private Keys & Key Backups: What’s the Difference?
Private Keys and Key Backups: What’s the Difference? Private key, seed phrase, wallet, blockchain address — crypto can be confusing!…
Hardware Wallet Security Basics
Overview Love crypto, but worry about its security? Cryptocurrency technologies are powerful because they allow you to hold your own keys…
How a Free and Open Source Standard Could Prevent the Next FTX
How Can Organizations Prove They Have the Crypto They Claim to Have? The CryptoCurrency Security Standard (CCSS) is a free and open…
What is the CryptoCurrency Security Standard (CCSS)?
The CryptoCurrency Security Standard, or CCSS, is a range of requirements curated by C4’s CCSS Steering Committee for all information systems that make…
What Is Asymmetric Cryptography? And How Is it Used in Bitcoin?
You probably use cryptography multiple times a day. It is used frequently, from websites to your smartphone, and serves an…
Study With C4. Earn Your CBP.
C4 is excited to announce the addition of the Certified Bitcoin Professional Prep Course to the Thinkific platform. While the course is…
Career Possibilities for the Non-Technical Crypto Enthusiast
Cryptocurrency and blockchain technology have impacted almost every industry, and as it continues to become more known and used, opportunities…
Bitcoin for Finance Professionals: How to Become a Certified Pro
Florida International University’s (FIU) Chapman Graduate School of Business now collaborates with the Cryptocurrency Certification Consortium (known as C4) to…
The Bare Bones of Bitcoin
Curious about the benefits of Bitcoin’s open blockchain? Read on! The word “Bitcoin” is being used by more than just…
What Is a Cryptocurrency Wallet? And What Kind Should You Get?
What Is a Cryptocurrency Wallet? And What Kind Should You Get? If you want to begin holding cryptocurrency, one of…
Gas in Ethereum: It’s Not What It Used To Be!
Gas in Ethereum: It’s Not What It Used To Be! The EIP-1559 Update Before we get into EIP-1559, it’s important…
CBP Is Not Just For Men
CBP Is Not Just For Men Gone are the days when Bitcoin solely belonged to the sphere of long-haired technophiles.…
We're excited to announce the Certified Ethereum Professional Exam!
Earn your Certified Ethereum Professional Designation Today! We’re excited to announce the launch of our Certified Ethereum Professional (CEP) exam!…
Meet BTC2019 Teacher Stefan Beyer, PhD
C4 is proud to hosting Blockchain Training Conference 2019 in Denver this August 28-30. BTC is different than your average…
Meet BTC2019 Teacher Rodney MacInnes
C4 is proud to hosting Blockchain Training Conference 2019 in Denver this August 28-30. BTC is different than your average…
Meet BTC2019 Teacher Taylor Monahan
C4 is proud to hosting Blockchain Training Conference 2019 in Denver this August 28-30. BTC is different than your average…
Learn the Difference Between Private and Open Blockchains at BTC2019
Open blockchains are revolutionizing multiple industries as our variety of teachers for BTC2019 will demonstrate in August. Bitcoin was just…
Meet BTC2019 Teacher Hannah Rosenberg
C4 is proud to hosting Blockchain Training Conference 2019 in Denver this August 28-30. BTC is different than your average…
Beyond Tech: Grow Your Tribe at BTC2019
We’ve talked a lot about the unparalleled educational value you’re getting as an attendee of Blockchain Training Conference 2019. Our…
Why Personal Growth Through Certification Is Important
Continuing your career competency through personal development can set you up for much more than just a great job. Albert…
