TRM Labs has entered into a Memorandum of Collaboration (MOC) with the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) to advance the country’s cyber resilience through AI-powered blockchain intelligence. Under the agreement, TRM will provide CSA access to its blockchain intelligence platform and associated AI capabilities, including generative and reasoning components, while contributing data and technical expertise to co-develop solutions tailored to the agency’s operational priorities.
The partnership is designed to explore blockchain tracing solutions that utilize agentic AI to monitor national ransomware exposure with greater precision. The collaboration will focus on creating stronger linkages between on-chain and off-chain malicious activity, enhancing CSA’s capacity to disrupt ransomware networks and other cybercriminal operations. The initiative comes at a time when blockchain and digital asset activity are increasingly targeted by sophisticated cybercrime, including scams, ransomware attacks, and state-sponsored intrusions.
Addressing Emerging Threats in the Digital Asset Space
TRM Labs’ 2025 Crypto Crime Report highlighted shifting patterns in crypto-related crime, showing an increase in incoming funds to illicit cryptocurrency addresses from USD 37.4 billion in 2021 to USD 44.7 billion in 2024. The report underscores the need for intelligence capable of rapidly mapping on-chain behavior across networks. CSA’s Singapore Cyber Landscape 2024/2025 similarly emphasized the importance of monitoring illicit activity in decentralized systems as a critical component of national cyber defense.
The collaboration is expected to integrate TRM’s AI-driven analytics with CSA’s cybersecurity expertise, providing tools for early detection, threat hunting, and real-time response. TRM’s CEO emphasized that combining cross-chain intelligence with AI capabilities will strengthen digital trust and resilience, building on previous initiatives such as the Beacon Network, which enables private-public intelligence sharing to counter illicit fund flows.
Leveraging AI and Global Expertise
CSA noted that the initiative will help develop AI capabilities to enhance Singapore’s national cyber defense infrastructure. By adopting agentic AI for threat analysis, the agency aims to accelerate incident detection and improve response to increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. The collaboration will also explore co-development pathways, fusing CSA’s operational insights with TRM’s technological expertise to deliver scalable, data-driven solutions for investigations and operational decision-making.
Through the MOC, TRM will leverage resources from its global operations to support CSA’s mission outcomes. The partnership is framed as a strategic move to strengthen Singapore’s digital trust framework while promoting innovation and security within the national cybersecurity ecosystem. Observers indicate that combining AI-driven blockchain intelligence with operational expertise could serve as a model for other jurisdictions seeking to integrate advanced technology into national cyber defense initiatives.
Implications for Digital Trust and Innovation
The collaboration represents a significant step in bridging AI, blockchain analytics, and national cybersecurity efforts. By enabling real-time monitoring and risk response across decentralized networks, TRM and CSA aim to create a more resilient digital infrastructure capable of addressing both current and emerging threats. The initiative is expected to support Singapore’s broader agenda for secure digital innovation, demonstrating the potential for public-private partnerships to advance cybersecurity capabilities at a national scale.
