IBM’s ‘Digital Asset Haven’ aims to turn crypto into corporate infrastructure
IBM launched the 'Digital Asset Haven' platform to offer US institutions crypto custody and DeFi yield access, integrating digital assets into corporate infrastructure.Summary
IBM has introduced the 'Digital Asset Haven,' a new cryptocurrency platform designed for US institutions and governments, marking a significant move into digital asset infrastructure. This Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) offering, built in collaboration with crypto wallet provider Dfns, is expected to launch in the fourth quarter of 2025. The platform aims to simplify the integration of digital assets by providing crypto custody, payment services, and direct access to on-chain yield from decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols across 40 public blockchains, while also managing complex token compliance needs.
This initiative reflects a broader trend in traditional finance (TradFi) toward tokenization and blockchain settlement systems, driven by the rising adoption of stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). Clarisse Hagège, CEO of Dfns, stated that the platform orchestrates the full digital asset ecosystem beyond mere custody, enabling global-scale production use. Key features include unified governance, integrated identity verification/AML solutions, and yield generation opportunities secured by IBM’s infrastructure.
The growing institutional interest is evidenced by the 220% rise in tokenized stocks in July. Industry figures, like Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov, suggest that blockchain compliance tools could make transactions significantly faster and cheaper than legacy systems, potentially unlocking vast new capital for the blockchain economy.
(Source：Cointelegraph)