IBM is making its move into the crypto space. The tech company announced Monday it will launch Digital Asset Haven, a platform designed for institutional clients to manage digital assets.
Meet IBM Digital Asset Haven, built for the next era of finance.
It’s a single, secure environment for the clients to manage and transact digital assets, empowering institutions to enter this new economy.
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The platform targets banks, governments, and corporations. It will handle custody, transaction routing, and settlement services across multiple blockchains.
IBM plans to launch a software-as-a-service version by the end of 2025. An on-premises option will follow in the second quarter of 2026.
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The company is partnering with Dfns, a French firm specializing in digital wallet infrastructure. Dfns has already created over 15 million wallets for more than 250 clients.
Digital Asset Haven will support more than 40 public and private blockchains. The platform includes compliance tools such as identity verification and anti-money laundering checks.
“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,” said Tom McPherson, General Manager at IBM Z and LinuxONE.
This isn’t IBM’s first dance with blockchain technology. The company filed hundreds of blockchain patents back in 2019 alone.
However, many of those earlier products didn’t pan out. This new platform represents a fresh attempt to crack the digital asset market.
IBM has historically shown more interest in blockchain technology than cryptocurrency itself. The company’s CTO expressed concerns about quantum attacks on Bitcoin earlier this month.
Yet the press release acknowledged that institutions need to adapt. Rising crypto adoption and traditional finance integration are pushing companies to evolve.
“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,” said Clarisse Hagège, CEO of Dfns.
The platform will feature multi-party approvals and programmable access controls. It will support hybrid deployment options across cloud, on-premise, and cold storage environments.
The Digital Asset Haven combines IBM’s hardware-level security with Dfns’ custody technology. This partnership aims to move digital assets from pilot programs to full-scale production.
IBM’s platform will include APIs and developer tools for integration. Banks and enterprises can manage digital assets securely while maintaining regulatory compliance.
The company stated that the digital asset space presents an opportunity for financial institutions modernizing their product portfolios. More businesses are exploring stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets.
These tools allow institutions to move money and assets across borders faster and cheaper. The technology offers less friction compared to traditional banking systems.
The SaaS version of Digital Asset Haven is scheduled to launch in the fourth quarter of 2025. Broader support and the on-premises version will arrive in Q2 2026.
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