Global technology provider IBM (IBM) is delving into crypto assets with a new platform designed for banks, governments and large corporations that want to securely manage digital assets across multiple blockchains.
IBM Digital Asset Haven aims to offer custody, transaction routing and settlement on more than 40 public and private chains, the firm said in a Monday press release. It will also include compliance tools such as identity verification and anti-money laundering (AML) controls, integrated through APIs and developer tools.
The software-as-a-service (SaaS) version of the platform is expected to go live in the final quarter of this year, with broader support planned for the second quarter of 2026.
The move comes as more financial institutions and businesses explore incorporating stablecoins and real-world tokenized assets into their operations. They do this to manage and move money and assets across borders cheaper, faster and with less friction compared to traditional banking routes.
“With the growing adoption of tokenized assets and stablecoins, institutions will need to evolve,” IBM said in the press release. “The digital asset space presents a critical opportunity for financial institutions to modernize their product portfolios.”
The IBM platform was created in collaboration with Dfns, a crypto wallet infrastructure company that has created more than 15 million wallets for institutional clients. It combines IBM hardware-level security with Dfns escrow technology to support features such as multi-party approvals, programmable access controls, and hybrid deployment options across cloud, on-premises, and cold storage environments.
“For digital assets to be integrated into core banking and capital markets systems, the underlying infrastructure must meet the same standards as traditional financial systems,” said Clarisse Hagège, CEO of Dfns. “Together with IBM, we have built a platform that goes beyond custody to orchestrate the entire digital asset ecosystem, paving the way for digital assets to move from pilot programs to production on a global scale.”
