S&P Global signs agreement to acquire blockchain security firm OpenZeppelin

S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) announced on Sept. 17 that it has signed an agreement to acquire OpenZeppelin, a firm specializing in on-chain financial security standards. OpenZeppelin will operate as an independent business unit under S&P Global, with CEO Demian Brener remaining in his role. The acquisition aims to enhance S&P Global's capabilities in assessing on-chain technical risks.