S&P Global agrees to acquire OpenZeppelin in major onchain expansion

S&P Global has agreed to acquire OpenZeppelin, expanding its capabilities in assessing the technological risks associated with blockchain infrastructure and smart contracts.
OpenZeppelin is widely known for its smart-contract security tools and infrastructure, while S&P Global provides financial data, benchmarks and risk analysis across traditional capital markets.
The acquisition reflects increasing institutional demand for infrastructure capable of evaluating onchain technology as more financial assets and market activity move onto blockchain networks.
Financial terms were not disclosed, and the transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions.