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We are passionate observers and analysts of the trends shaping Asia. We frequently engage communities across the region for real-time insights and publish our perspectives prolifically.

You can find out what matters to Southeast Asia with ASEANScan, explore contemporary community insights on SensingSG, and stay informed with our fresh perspectives via our blog below.

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Six Takeaways from Sumsub APAC Multiverse 2026 on Governing Agentic AI

At Sumsub APAC Multiverse 2026, Blackbox Research joined Sumsub, the Singapore FinTech Association and Visa to examine how organisations across Asia Pacific are governing agentic AI. Six lessons stood out: traceability is lagging autonomy, Singapore’s lower benchmark score may reflect greater rigour, commercial pressure is accelerating governance, agentic payments will scale cautiously, “Know Your Agent” is emerging, and accountability must be shared across the enterprise.

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Singapore’s Crypto Conundrum: High Adoption, Deep Skepticism

Singapore is positioning itself as a major player in the crypto space, but beneath the surface, public sentiment is far from unanimous. While infrastructure and regulation are advancing, many Singaporeans remain wary of crypto’s risks. In our latest research, we uncover who's really investing — and why so many are still holding back. Read on to explore the interesting divides and what they reveal about the future of crypto in Singapore.

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