CCSS Level 2 builds on the foundation established at Level 1. Join us as we take a closer look at Level 2 requirements tomorrow, Thursday the 14th, at 1pm CEST. You can join us here:

CCSS Level 1 goes beyond a checkbox. It shows key management controls are in place and independently verified. Join C4 and CCSS Auditors as we break down what Level 1 really means and how teams prove controls work in practice on April 27th at 10am BST.

China CCTV dropped $60 million on the 2026 World Cup rights. And then they actually thanked everyone for their "understanding." That's the part that stops you. State media doesn't thank anyone. You only do that when you're scared people might be furious. When you need them to accept something they never got a vote on. $60M is cheap by global standards. But in an economy where people are losing jobs and watching every dollar, spending on sports rights hits different. They felt the need to get ahead of the anger before it even showed up. It's a rare crack in the armor from an institution that never apologizes. The real message: we see you watching. We know it's a lot. Please don't be mad.

New CCSS training dates are live. Learn the Standard, work through real examples, and complete a mock audit so you are ready for real-world evaluations. Start your CCSSA journey:

2026 CCSS Implementer & Auditor training is open! Web3 risks evolve quickly. Get the skills to secure the keys that secure digital assets. Enroll →

Chainlink's CCIP has been a significant beneficiary from the Kelp DAO attack, with at least four crypto products migrating their cross-chain infrastructure away from LayerZero.