NOWPayments and BlockSec Release 25-Point Security Checklist for Crypto Payment Compliance

On July 27, 2026, NOWPayments and BlockSec released a free 25-point security and compliance checklist to help businesses secure crypto transactions. The framework addresses risks like key compromise and stablecoin freezes across nine operational areas. It encourages cross-departmental coordination among engineering, compliance, and operations teams. Additionally, NOWPayments highlighted its zero-fee mass payout feature to ChangeNOW Pro wallets to reduce transaction friction.

NOWPayments-BlockSec security checklist release

• ▪BlockSec is a blockchain security and compliance firm providing smart contract auditing, real-time monitoring, attack prevention, compliance, and on-chain investigation
• ▪NOWPayments and BlockSec published a free checklist with 25 controls across nine security and technical compliance categories on July 27, 2026
• ▪NOWPayments is a global crypto payment gateway supporting over 350 cryptocurrencies and more than 30 stablecoins

Crypto payment security risks

• ▪Treating crypto payments like normal online payments is a common mistake because on-chain transfers are final and irreversible
• ▪Weak key management, unreviewed transaction approvals, or thin compliance checks can lead to permanent loss of crypto funds
• ▪Businesses must act quickly to preserve transaction hashes, trace fund flows, and contact exchanges if stolen funds are traced to an exchange

25-point compliance control framework

• ▪The checklist covers nine areas including private key security, smart contract security, transaction signing, identity, DNS, on-chain monitoring, AML/CFT, stablecoin freeze risk, and continuous improvement
• ▪The checklist is designed as an educational resource rather than a certification or a replacement for legal advice

Cross-departmental security operations

• ▪Crypto payment risk is shared across engineering, compliance, and operations departments, requiring a unified record of controls, evidence, and ownership
• ▪Real-time visibility in crypto payment operations enables fast incident response to contain losses before funds are moved to swaps, bridges, or cash-out points

Zero-fee payout integration

• ▪NOWPayments offers zero-fee payouts allowing businesses to send mass payouts to ChangeNOW Pro wallets at no cost
• ▪In a public test, NOWPayments zero-fee payouts were completed within seconds, with recipients confirming transfers by email before funds moved