Robust security is critical in open networks where software controls user funds. Security strategies must evolve as AI’s role in smart contract evaluation grows.

Yet, despite such optimism, something unreal happened soon after OpenAI launched EVMbench. An exploit involving Claude Opus 4.6 raised serious concerns about the risks of “vibe-coded” smart contracts.

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EVMbench is OpenAI’s attempt to see whether modern AI systems are up to the task of helping prevent smart contract issues.

OpenAI and Paradigm unveil EVMbench, a benchmark testing AI agents on smart contract security across 120 high-severity vulnerabilities.

Northern Trust's use of smart contracts is part of a trend. JPMorgan Chase has incorporated them in its blockchain projects, and just this week PayPal integrated them in its new stablecoin project.

The insurance industry is on the verge of a monumental shift, driven by the integration of blockchain technology and smart contracts. Bob Brzyski For life and health insurance agents and agency owners ...