Philippine blockchain startup Doconchain signed an investment and collaboration agreement with Canadia Group on Nov. 14, 2026, in Phnom Penh, as reported by Kiripost.
The agreement introduces digital signature and electronic notarisation services to Cambodia. It aims to support the country’s digital transformation through secure document management tools.
Olivier Bariou, Chief Executive Officer of Doconchain, spoke about the expansion on the sidelines of FrancoTech at Koh Pich. The partnership provides a gateway for the firm to enter the Cambodian market, he said.
“Our first product is a digital signature solution that allows people to sign documents remotely from their phone, anywhere, anytime and on any device,” Bariou told Kiripost.
Doconchain recently launched what it describes as the Philippines’ first electronic notarisation platform. The system handles property transactions and legal documents remotely.
In addition to creating tools for land title management, the enterprise collaborates with state bodies to safeguard official documentation such as death, marriage, and birth certificates, as well as business permits. Bariou said that Cambodia lacks digital signature standards.
“We understand there are no digital signature standards in Cambodia yet, so we would like to help establish strong foundations for a secure and efficient solution,” Bariou said.
The firm wants to prevent fraud and tampering in government records. Wider adoption of digital documentation could attract investment and reduce administrative delays, according to Bariou.
Southeast Asia has been slower to adopt digital signatures than the United States and Europe. Bariou pointed to the cost and complexity of foreign platforms as barriers.
Localisation remains a priority for Doconchain. The firm aligns its tools with national regulations, currencies, and languages.
“Moving from paper to digital saves time and money, but it can expose organisations to fraud, counterfeit documents and data loss,” Bariou said.
Blockchain technology adds security by creating verifiable records. These records cannot easily be altered and are authenticated by multiple parties.
“Blockchain helps minimise those risks by proving authenticity and preventing tampering,” Bariou added.
Financial terms of the Canadia Group investment remain confidential. Bariou described the financial commitment as symbolic compared to the strategic value of the partnership.
The platform enables property transactions and other legal documents to be notarised remotely. It builds on Doconchain’s digital signature technology designed for mobile and desktop devices.
State entities partner with the enterprise to protect vital paperwork, including birth, marriage, and death certificates along with business permits, while land title management solutions are actively being developed.
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