IBM has announced the launch of IBM Digital Asset Haven, a new platform aimed at helping financial institutions, governments, and corporations manage digital asset operations securely. The solution is designed to support organizations as they navigate increasing adoption of tokenized assets and stablecoins.
Developed in collaboration with Dfns, a company specializing in digital wallet infrastructure, the platform combines IBM’s infrastructure and security capabilities with Dfns’ custody and management features. Dfns reports having created 15 million wallets for more than 250 clients.
IBM Digital Asset Haven provides tools for managing the entire lifecycle of digital assets, including custody, transactions, and settlement. It also supports compliance requirements for regulated entities and offers integration options for partners and developers through APIs and SDKs.
Key features include transaction lifecycle management across over 40 blockchains; governance frameworks that allow policy enforcement and transaction approvals via multi-party authorization; pre-integrated third-party services such as identity verification (KYC), anti-money laundering (AML), yield generation; and robust security measures using Multi-Party Computation (MPC) and Hardware Security Module (HSM)-based signing on IBM Z and LinuxONE systems. The platform incorporates quantum-safe cryptography guidance to address emerging security threats.
Tom McPherson, General Manager of IBM Z and LinuxONE, stated: “With IBM Digital Asset Haven, our clients have the opportunity to enter and expand into the digital asset space backed by IBM’s level of security and reliability. This new, unified platform delivers the resilience and data governance they have been asking for, empowering governments and enterprises to build the next generation of financial services.”
Clarisse Hagège, CEO of Dfns, said: “For digital assets to be integrated into core banking and capital markets systems, the underlying infrastructure must meet the same standards as traditional financial rails. Together with IBM, we’ve built a platform that goes beyond custody to orchestrate the full digital asset ecosystem, paving the way for digital assets to move from pilot programs to production at a global scale.”
IBM plans to make Digital Asset Haven available via SaaS in Q4 2025 with hybrid SaaS deployment on LinuxONE or IBM Z also expected then. An on-premises version is scheduled for release in Q2 2026. Further information can be found at www.ibm.com/products/digital-asset-haven.
The announcement reflects ongoing efforts by technology companies like IBM to provide secure solutions as demand grows among regulated enterprises seeking entry into the digital asset economy.
