International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) announced plans to launch a digital asset platform called Digital Asset Haven to facilitate secure institutional blockchain integration. The platform is designed to enable banks, governments, and corporations to manage and grow digital asset operations with enterprise-grade security and compliance.

IBM Introduces Digital Asset Haven for Institutional Blockchain Expansion

IBM has launched Digital Asset Haven, a new platform developed to provide a secure way for banks, governments, and corporations to manage and grow their digital asset operations. This development by IBM marks a step into the blockchain economy as institutions continue to explore decentralized finance and tokenized assets.

The platform was developed with Dfns, a wallet infrastructure company known for its API-first technology. Digital Asset Haven handles the full lifecycle of assets, including custody, governance, and settlement, across both public and private blockchains.

Platform Features and Security Infrastructure

IBM noted in a statement on Monday that the platform allows institutions to integrate blockchain transactions directly into their existing systems while keeping full compliance with regulations. It also uses IBM’s security architecture, which combines multiparty computation and hardware security modules to safeguard assets from operational risks and potential quantum threats. “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, IBM Z and LinuxONE.

Digital Asset Haven is designed to support programmable policies, automated transaction approvals, and compliance controls similar to those found in traditional financial systems. IBM revealed in a separate statement that Haven is designed with a wallet-as-a-system model that makes it easier for institutions to trade and move assets securely across multiple networks. Clients can also use it to manage deposits, monitor real-time balances, and maintain liquidity through built-in compliance safeguards.

Building Institutional Strength through Collaboration with Dfns

Dfns plays a major role in the foundation of Digital Asset Haven. The company’s wallet technology, already used to power millions of wallets in fintech and banking, was used as the core of IBM’s new digital platform, designed as a wallet-as-a-service infrastructure powering the system’s flexibility.

IBM’s move comes as institutional crypto adoption continues to grow. Major banks and payment providers have been expanding blockchain use following new regulatory clarity around stablecoins and digital payments. An example of this is the coalition of ten global banks, including Bank of America, Deutsche Bank, and Goldman Sachs, that plan to launch stablecoins pegged to the currencies of the Group of Seven (G7). This shift has increased demand for enterprise-grade infrastructure that bridges traditional finance with decentralized systems.

Digital Asset Haven, with its features, aims to be a bridge, offering pre-built integrations, flexible APIs, and multi-chain support that make it easier for developers to create blockchain applications through one access point. IBM plans to make the platform available by late 2025 as a SaaS product, with hybrid versions expected in 2026.

With operations in over 175 countries and deep expertise in data security and system design, IBM continues to extend its technology capabilities into blockchain, positioning itself as a player in the era of digital finance.