S&P Global OpenZeppelin acquisition adds security expertise from 900+ engagements
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S&P Global’s acquisition of OpenZeppelin closed on October 26, 2026 , bringing a smart-contract security business with more than 900 engagements into the financial-data and ratings group. S&P Global said the deal expands its ability to assess the technology risks beneath onchain financial products. Key takeaways OpenZeppelin retains its name and a separate business unit. Demian Brener stays in charge, reporting to Yann Le Pallec. OpenZeppelin’s developer libraries remain free and open source. How S&P Global’s acquisition of OpenZeppelin changes ownership OpenZeppelin will remain a distinct business unit, S&P Global said in its closing release.
Source: The Cryptonomist
