IBM Unveils Digital Asset Haven to Enhance Institutional Crypto Management
Timothy Morano Oct 28, 2025 00:04
IBM launches Digital Asset Haven, a platform designed with Dfns to offer enhanced security and compliance for institutional digital asset operations.
IBM has announced the launch of its new platform, Digital Asset Haven, designed to streamline and secure digital asset management for financial institutions, governments, and enterprises. The platform, developed in partnership with digital wallet infrastructure provider Dfns, integrates IBM's robust infrastructure with advanced digital asset management technology, according to CryptoNews.
Bringing Institutional-Grade Compliance and Security
As tokenized assets and stablecoins continue to gain traction globally, IBM's Digital Asset Haven aims to equip institutions with the tools needed to adapt and thrive. The platform offers native support for residency controls, programmable multi-party approvals, and policy-based governance, enabling organizations to conduct digital asset operations that comply with regulatory standards. Tom McPherson, General Manager of IBM Z and LinuxONE, emphasized the platform's potential to provide clients with the security and reliability they demand.
Full Lifecycle Management and Integrations
The platform features Transaction Lifecycle Management, which automates the blockchain process from execution to settlement across more than 40 blockchains. It also includes a Governance and Entitlement Management framework that supports customizable multi-party authorization and policy enforcement. To facilitate deployment, IBM offers pre-integrated services for KYC, AML, and yield generation, along with APIs and SDKs for developers.
Built on IBM’s Security Heritage
IBM Digital Asset Haven is built on a comprehensive security framework that combines Multi-Party Computation (MPC), Hardware Security Modules (HSM), and IBM’s Offline Signing Orchestrator (OSO) for secure cold storage, all supported by quantum-safe cryptography. This ensures that institutions are prepared for both current and future regulatory standards. Clarisse Hagège, CEO of Dfns, noted that the platform extends beyond custody to orchestrate the entire digital asset ecosystem.
The platform will be available as a SaaS and hybrid SaaS solution in Q4 2025, with an on-premises version planned for Q2 2026. This marks a significant step for IBM in delivering bank-grade infrastructure to the digital asset sector.
IBM’s ‘Lightweight Engine’
In 2024, IBM introduced its “Lightweight Engine” for the WatsonX.ai platform, a major advancement in AI deployment for businesses. While primarily targeting large enterprises, this innovation could also benefit small to mid-sized companies in sectors like fintech.
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