Datachain Wallet has passed the first-round screening in the Financial Innovation category of the Tokyo Financial Award 2026, hosted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. Its support for the secure management and transfer of digital assets as a corporate Web3 wallet was cited as a factor in passing the screening.
Datachain's corporate Web3 wallet, Datachain Wallet, has passed the first-round screening in the Financial Innovation category of the Tokyo Financial Award 2026. Applications totaled 171 from Japan and overseas, of which 14 are said to have passed the first-round screening. Datachain Wallet emphasizes its ability to support the secure management and transfer of digital assets while addressing governance and security policies and balancing privacy protection with compliance.
Going forward, the company plans to refine the service through support programs such as mentoring and business matching before proceeding to the final screening scheduled for around January 2027. According to the official website and business descriptions, the service is expected to offer flexible delivery models adapted to Japan's legal systems and business practices, as well as enhanced functionality for strengthening internal controls.
The Tokyo Financial Award is organized by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to promote financial innovation and the realization of a sustainable society. Its Financial Innovation category solicits innovative financial services and technologies from Japan and overseas based on identified needs and challenges. Companies that pass the first-round screening are provided with support programs to help them prepare for the final screening.