IBM Launches Digital Asset Haven for Regulated Tokenization
IBM has launched Digital Asset Haven, a new digital asset platform for regulated institutions. Available as SaaS and hybrid SaaS in Q4 2025, with on-premises deployment in Q2 2026, the platform offers unified custody, governance and transaction lifecycle controls. Built with digital wallet provider Dfns, it supports over 40 public and private blockchains and provides APIs and SDKs for seamless integration. Key features include entitlement management, transaction orchestration, identity/AML integrations and security tools such as IBM Z hardware security modules, multi-party computation and cold storage signing orchestrators. By bridging legacy systems with compliance services, the digital asset platform simplifies token issuance, stablecoin custody and cross-chain settlement. Rising institutional demand for blockchain infrastructure is evident, with blockchain addresses holding tokenized stocks surging from 1,600 in June to over 90,000 in July. Digital Asset Haven positions IBM at the forefront of secure blockchain infrastructure and could drive greater institutional adoption of tokenization and stablecoins.
Bullish
The launch of Digital Asset Haven strengthens institutional-grade blockchain infrastructure, addressing custody, compliance and cross-chain settlement needs. In the short term, enhanced security tools and seamless integration may boost institutional stablecoin issuance and tokenization activity. Over the long term, the platform’s support for 40+ chains and legacy system interoperability could attract sustained capital flows into tokenized assets. This development signals growing institutional confidence and is likely to drive demand for on-chain assets, underpinning a bullish market outlook.