IBM Launches Digital Asset Haven to Help Banks and Enterprises Manage Tokenized Assets Safely Across Blockchains

• IBM launches Digital Asset Haven to help institutions manage digital assets across multiple blockchains securely.
• The platform combines IBM security and Dfns custody tech for safe digital asset governance and compliance.
• Financial institutions gain tools to handle tokenized assets and stablecoins with faster and safer transactions.

IBM has introduced the Digital Asset Haven, a platform built to help banks, governments, and enterprises manage digital assets securely. Developed with Dfns, the initiative marks IBM’s latest expansion into blockchain-based financial technology. The site is designed to make it easy to conduct custody, governance, and compliance of tokens and stablecoins across various blockchains by institutions.

As reported by IBM, the system will cater to over 40 public and private chains, routing, and as well as settlement of transactions. It incorporates key compliance elements in the form of identity verification and anti-money laundering checks. The tools can be accessed using APIs and developer interfaces to ensure that the institutions align their digital asset operations with regulatory requirements.

Platform Features and Availability

Digital Asset Haven will be a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform. IBM will roll it out in the final quarter of this year and then have wider functionality by mid-2026. The platform integrates the existing security system of IBM and the advanced custody technology of Dfns to provide a complete digital asset management platform.

It has the following features: multi-party approvals, programmable access controls, and hybrid deployment options. Depending on the requirements of businesses, institutions can manage assets either using cloud or on-premises, or cold storage. These alternatives are focused on increasing flexibility without compromising the level of security.

Supporting Institutional Adoption

IBM’s move comes as more financial institutions and corporations explore tokenized real-world assets and stablecoins for cross-border payments and asset transfers. These internet-based systems make transactions quicker and cheaper than when using conventional banking networks. With the increase in demand for tokenized solutions, institutions are in search of a scalable and compliant infrastructure.

The Digital Asset Haven addresses this shift by providing tools that integrate directly into existing financial systems. The design is aimed at assisting organizations in modernizing their operations without losing security and governance. Last year, Garanti BBVA Kripto partnered with Ripple and IBM to enhance security and performance for its growing crypto trading platform. IBM anticipates the platform to tackle the gap between traditional finance and digital assets by implementing financial regulations.

Collaboration with Dfns

The collaboration with Dfns, a firm known for creating over 15 million institutional wallets, strengthens IBM’s offering. Dfns contributes expertise in secure wallet infrastructure and decentralized custody mechanisms.

The partnership enables IBM to provide an institutional-grade environment that can support complex operations of assets on a large scale. Another FinTech company, Mercurity, earlier announced plans to raise $800 million to build a Bitcoin treasury reserve for long-term growth.

The two companies emphasize that incorporating digital assets into basic financial systems cannot be successful without robust infrastructure. The platform’s architecture aligns with traditional financial standards while supporting blockchain interoperability. Through this collaboration, IBM aims to enable institutions to move digital asset programs from limited pilots to global production environments.

IBM’s Digital Asset Haven signals a continued shift toward regulated, large-scale adoption of blockchain solutions across the financial industry.