# Why Security and Compliance Are Foundations of CoinAPI’s Infrastructure CoinAPI is built secure by design - where encryption, auditability, and compliance aren’t add-ons but core infrastructure. Discover how we embed trust into every layer. **Security shouldn’t be something you bolt on. It should be something you build with.** **That’s how we think about it at CoinAPI. In a world where data moves fast and regulation moves faster, we didn’t want to just check boxes. We built an infrastructure that’s secure by design, where compliance isn’t a marketing point, but a technical reality.** ## **It Starts at the Core** We don’t rely on trust. We rely on math, encryption, and well-tested systems. All traffic to and from CoinAPI is [encrypted using TLS 1.2](https://docs.coinapi.io/general/security) or higher with AES‑256. That is our baseline. We support layered authentication: API keys, JWT tokens, and for [Enterprise](https://www.coinapi.io/enterprise) clients with Managed Cloud REST or FIX sessions, TLS client certificates are available (including [mutual TLS ](https://docs.coinapi.io/general/security#integration-and-authentication)in supported setups). Access control is highly customizable for [Enterprise](https://www.coinapi.io/enterprise) clients. You can enable[ IP whitelisting](https://docs.coinapi.io/general/security#access-restriction-methods), use a web application firewall, or apply security groups to restrict access to specified IP ranges. When configured properly under an [Enterprise](https://www.coinapi.io/enterprise) plan, they ensure only authorized locations can reach your data. ## **Visibility, Not Just Protection** Security isn’t just about stopping threats. It’s about understanding what’s going on. [Role-based access control](https://docs.coinapi.io/general/security#role-based-access-control) in our Customer Portal helps teams stay organized. Admins manage users, billing, and API subscriptions. Regular users see only what they need. No noise. No risk. Every major action is logged. [Audit trails](https://docs.coinapi.io/general/security#data-segregation-and-audit-trails) are immutable, and in many cases can be accessed via API and exported within 7 business days. So when something happens, you’ll have real data to investigate, not guesswork. ## **External Eyes on Internal Systems** Security demands perfection. That’s why we don’t stop testing. We partner with Aikido Security and other code-to-cloud security platforms for continuous penetration testing and secure code audits. Reports are reviewed, and fixes are fast-tracked. Internally, our CTO, and development team share responsibility for compliance. There’s no handoff, and no weak link. We also work with external professionals holding ISO 27001 Lead Auditor and CISA certifications. It’s internal ownership combined with external verification. And it works. ## **We’re Not Just Compliant. We’re Transparent.** Compliance is a baseline. Transparency is where things get interesting. * Our security controls are aligned with SOC 2 and ISO 27001 standards, and they are regularly reviewed by independent third-party security experts. * Our [market data](https://docs.coinapi.io/market-data/) is timestamped with high precision, making it admissible in legal proceedings. * Our [indexes ](https://docs.coinapi.io/indexes-api/)and benchmarks are fully documented with [public methodologies](https://docs.coinapi.io/category/index-calculation-methodologies), asset breakdowns, and eligibility rules. You can see exactly how they’re calculated. * API schemas, version history, and example payloads are available in real time. When something changes, you’ll know before it breaks anything. This isn’t about being compliant. It’s about being auditable by design. **CoinAPI is built for a regulated future, and that includes MiCA.** From the start, we’ve focused on transparency, resilience, and verifiable data. Our APIs deliver precisely timestamped market data with full methodology you can actually inspect, making it usable for audit, legal, and compliance workflows. Security is baked in with external audits, real access controls, and infrastructure that respects data localization and privacy requirements. If you’re building under MiCA, you won’t need to retrofit anything. It’s already here. ## **Geo-Optimized. Sub-Millisecond Where It Matters.** Security without speed is still a bottleneck. We don’t settle for that. With GeoDNS routing, we direct users to the nearest data center,[ cutting down latency ](https://docs.coinapi.io/market-data/latency-faq/how-to-reduce-market-data-apis-latency)automatically. Need more control? [Enterprise](https://www.coinapi.io/enterprise) customers can use AWS Direct Connect, VPC Peering, and private networking options for even faster performance. Sub-millisecond is not theoretical. It’s achievable. And for mission-critical systems, it matters. ## **Still Curious? A Few More Things We Do (or Don’t):** * We use [Google Cloud KMS ](https://docs.coinapi.io/general/security#encryption-and-key-management)for secure key management. * Passwords are hashed using scrypt via [Firebase Auth](https://docs.coinapi.io/general/security#user-credential-security). We support magic links and OAuth logins (Google/GitHub). * Many of our internal identifiers are obfuscated where feasible. * Our incident response is aligned with GDPR. That means fast detection, clear communication, and transparent resolution. **Role-by-Role: Why Security Is Non-Negotiable** Not every team worries about the same thing, but everyone has something to lose. For [**CTOs** and i**nfrastructure teams**](https://www.coinapi.io/use-case/crypto-api-for-banking-and-financial-infrastructure), reliability matters most. When APIs struggle under heavy load, systems stall. That’s why we build data pipelines that stay stable, even during peak volume. [For **compliance** and **risk teams**,](https://www.coinapi.io/use-case/coinapi-for-crypto-taxes-accounting) it’s about traceability. Every number needs a clear source, and every dataset must hold up under audit. With immutable logs and standards-aligned controls, that’s exactly what we deliver. For [**quant teams**](https://www.coinapi.io/use-case/coinapi-for-algo-trading-crypto-bot) and [**researchers**](https://www.coinapi.io/use-case/coinapi-for-university-research), speed is important, but only if the data is accurate. We provide both: [sub-millisecond performance](https://docs.coinapi.io/market-data/latency-faq/how-to-reduce-market-data-apis-latency) and data integrity you can trust. If you’d like to dig into the details, just let us know. We’re here to keep things simple, transparent, and built for real-world use. ## **So Why Does This Matter?** Because the financial world is shifting. Regulation isn’t a department anymore. It’s part of the architecture. And security isn’t about fear. It’s about trust. If you’re building systems that need to last, they need to be built on foundations that already solved these problems. That’s what CoinAPI is. [**Want to see how this works in your stack? Let’s talk.** ](https://www.coinapi.io/contact-us)We’ll walk you through what secure by default actually looks like, in real code, real networks, and real business use cases.