IBM has unveiled Digital Asset Haven, a new platform built to help U.S. businesses and government entities integrate crypto custody and payment services into their existing financial systems.
Launching in Q4 2025 as a software-as-a-service (SaaS) product, the platform aims to simplify access to digital assets while meeting enterprise-grade compliance standards.
Developed with crypto wallet provider Dfns, the platform allows users to earn on-chain yield from DeFi protocols across more than 40 public blockchains, offering unified tools for token governance and regulatory management.
Institutional Demand for Blockchain Infrastructure
According to IBM, growing adoption of stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) has driven institutional demand for secure blockchain infrastructure.
Dfns CEO Clarisse Hagège stated that the system “goes beyond custody,” coordinating every aspect of digital asset operations in compliance with traditional financial standards.
IBM added that the platform will include AML and KYC integrations, identity verification, and policy controls, enabling institutions to manage assets securely at scale.
Growth in Tokenized Assets
Data from Binance Research shows a sharp rise in tokenized stock activity, with tokenized equities up 220% in July and on-chain wallets holding such assets jumping to 90,000 from 1,600 the previous month.
Blockchain's Potential in Finance
At the RWA Summit 2025, Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov highlighted blockchain’s potential to make compliant financial transactions “10 times faster and cheaper” than legacy systems.
IBM's Deeper Entry into Blockchain
IBM’s launch marks one of the company’s strongest moves into digital asset services, signaling traditional technology giants’ deeper entry into the blockchain economy.