IBM Launches Digital Asset Haven Platform
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) has introduced Digital Asset Haven. The new platform helps banks, businesses, and government agencies manage digital assets efficiently.
Built in partnership with Dfns, a wallet infrastructure provider, the platform will launch as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) in the fourth quarter of 2025. IBM plans to offer an on-premises version by the second quarter of 2026.
Digital Asset Haven supports storing, sending, and managing cryptocurrencies while ensuring compliance with financial regulations. It connects to over 40 blockchain networks, both public and private. Users can access decentralized finance (DeFi) services, such as on-chain yields, directly through IBM’s infrastructure.
The platform includes identity verification, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) tools, and policy governance to help users meet regulatory requirements.
Security Features of Digital Asset Haven
IBM designed the system to meet traditional banking security standards. It employs Multi-Party Computation (MPC) during signing to prevent any party from holding the private signing key.
The platform uses IBM Crypto Express Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) and Hyper Protect Virtual Servers. These technologies protect sensitive data and ensure privacy.
IBM’s Offline Signing Orchestrator, supported by Dfns since October 16, 2025, adds protection through an automated cold storage system. This creates a digital air gap between online and offline signing environments using isolated IBM Z hardware.
Clarisse Hagège, CEO of Dfns, said, “Together with IBM, we’ve built a platform that goes beyond custody to orchestrate the full digital asset ecosystem. This paves the way for digital assets to move from pilot programs to production at a global scale.”
Market Context and IBM’s Focus
The Digital Asset Haven enters a market served by Oracle, Microsoft, and Amazon. These tech giants already offer blockchain services.
IBM aims to differentiate with a focus on security and reliability. This emphasis follows recent AWS outages that disrupted several crypto platforms.
