S&P Global Acquires Smart Contract Security Firm OpenZeppelin

Global credit rating and financial information firm S&P Global is acquiring smart contract security company OpenZeppelin. The move aims to expand the company's risk assessment business from traditional financial markets into blockchain smart contracts and on-chain infrastructure. According to a report by The Block on Thursday (local time), S&P Global has signed an agreement to acquire OpenZeppelin, though specific acquisition details were not disclosed. The transaction is expected to close once all required conditions are met.