CryptoCurrency Certification Consortium (C4)
Information ServicesOntario, Canada11-50 Employees
C4, the CryptoCurrency Certification Consortium, is a nonprofit organization in the information services sector based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It develops standards for cryptocurrency practice to balance openness and privacy with security and usability, as well as trust and decentralization. The organization issues professional certifications, including the Certified Bitcoin Professional and Certified Bitcoin Expert. It also runs an annual Blockchain Training Conference to share knowledge and best practices. Its clients are professionals seeking validated cryptocurrency knowledge and credentials, as well as organizations needing standardized security practices in the field. In December 2024, C4 released Version 9.0 of the CryptoCurrency Security Standard, advancing its security framework and continuing its collaboration with partners such as CAT Labs.