Global technology provider IBM (IBM) is diving deeper into crypto assets with a new platform designed for banks, governments and large enterprises that want to manage digital assets securely across multiple blockchains.
IBM Digital Asset Haven aims to offer custody, routing and settlement of transactions on more than 40 public and private chains, the company said in a press release Monday. It will also include compliance tools such as identity verification and anti-money laundering (AML) checks, integrated through APIs and developer tools.
The Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) version of the platform is expected to go live in the last quarter of this year, with broader support planned for the second quarter of 2026.
The move comes as more financial institutions and businesses consider incorporating real-world stablecoins and tokenized assets into their operations. They do this to manage and move money and assets across borders cheaper, faster and with less friction than traditional banking channels.
“With the growing adoption of tokenized assets and stablecoins, institutions will need to evolve,” IBM said in the press release. “The digital assets space presents a critical opportunity for financial institutions modernizing their product portfolios. »
The IBM platform was built in collaboration with Dfns, a crypto wallet infrastructure company that has created over 15 million wallets for institutional clients. It combines IBM’s hardware-level security with Dfns’ custody 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 systems and capital markets, the underlying infrastructure must meet the same standards as traditional financial rails,” said Clarisse Hagège, CEO of Dfns. “Together with IBM, we have built a platform that goes beyond curation to orchestrate the entire digital asset ecosystem, paving the way for moving digital assets from pilot programs to production on a global scale.
