[S&P Global Announces Acquisition of Blockchain Security Company OpenZeppelin] S&P Global has signed an agreement to acquire OpenZeppelin. OpenZeppelin's open-source smart contract library supports the transfer of over $37 trillion in value, has completed more than 900 security audits, and identified over 10,000 vulnerabilities. This acquisition aims to enhance S&P Global's on-chain technology risk assessment capabilities. OpenZeppelin will operate as an independent business unit, with CEO Demian Brener remaining in his role and reporting to S&P Global Ratings President Yann Le Pallec. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. (Source: PR Newswire)