NOWPayments and BlockSec Launch New Crypto Security Checklist

NOWPayments and BlockSec have released a free, practical checklist designed to tighten security for companies that handle digital assets. As more businesses integrate crypto payments, they face unique risks like key theft, suspicious transactions, and stablecoin freezes. This guide helps teams move beyond general security advice by providing 25 specific controls across nine categories, including wallet management and incident response.

The tool is intended for use by engineering, operations, and compliance teams. It allows companies to assign clear responsibilities and document evidence for every security check. By moving from broad discussions to a structured record, businesses can identify gaps in their infrastructure before a potential attack occurs.

Andy Zhou, co founder of BlockSec, emphasizes that crypto payments require a different mindset than traditional online payments because blockchain transactions are often permanent. This checklist encourages teams to address critical questions, such as whether production funds can be moved by a single person or if operating wallets are properly separated from reserves.

While the guide acts as a baseline for ongoing security, it is not a substitute for legal advice or a formal certification. Instead, it serves as a repeatable process for merchants and platforms to review their risks regularly. It provides a common language for different departments to work together to protect funds and respond quickly if an incident arises.