S&P Global Launches VRA Tool to Assess Digital Asset Vault Risks

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1S&P Global Ratings launched the Vault Risk Assessment (VRA) to provide institutional-grade transparency for digital asset lending vaults.

S&P Global Ratings launched the Vault Risk Assessment (VRA) to provide institutional-grade transparency for digital asset markets. According to PR Newswire, the new analytical framework is designed to evaluate risks in on-chain investment vehicles and digital asset lending vaults, supporting informed decision-making for participants in the DeFi ecosystem.

SPGI closed at $386.27 on October 2, 2026, with the stock reaching a day high of $388.5 and a low of $382.21 during that session. The initiative marks an expansion of the firm's service offerings into the digital asset space through independent risk transparency.