No. The CryptoCurrency Security Standard (CCSS) is not limited to cryptocurrency exchanges. It is designed for any system that stores, manages, or interacts with cryptocurrency and digital assets.
CCSS applies to a wide variety of cryptocurrency systems, including those operated by:
CCSS is technology- and business model-agnostic. Rather than focusing on a particular type of entity, it evaluates the controls used to protect key material and the CCSS Trusted Environment—the people, processes, and technology that could impact the security of that key material.
Whether an entity manages customer assets, corporate treasury funds, or another type of digital asset system, CCSS provides a framework for evaluating and improving the controls used to protect the system’s key material.