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IBM Launches Digital Asset Haven for Banks, Governments and Enterprises

The platform targets regulated digital asset operations, with a SaaS debut in Q4 2025 followed by on‑premises availability in Q2 2026.

Overview

  • Built with Dfns, the system unifies custody, transaction routing and settlement across more than 40 public and private blockchains.
  • Governance features include policy-based entitlements, multi-party authorization workflows and Transaction Lifecycle Management for routing through final settlement.
  • Integrated compliance and developer tooling cover identity/KYC, AML checks, REST APIs and SDKs for linking core banking systems and third-party services.
  • Security architecture combines MPC, IBM Crypto Express 8S HSMs, Hyper Protect isolation, the Offline Signing Orchestrator for cold storage and guidance on quantum‑safe cryptography.
  • IBM outlines use cases such as embedding digital‑asset services in banking portals, near‑real‑time cross‑border settlement with stablecoins and government custody or CBDC infrastructure, entering a field also served by Oracle, Microsoft and AWS.