The United States multinational science and technology company, International Business Machines (IBM), has today launched a new platform called the Digital Asset Refuge. The platform aims to help banks, businesses and government agencies manage their digital assets.
According to published information, the platform was constructed by IBM in collaboration with Wallet Infrastructure provider Dfns and is scheduled to be online in the fourth quarter of 2025 in the form of software, SaaS. According to the company, it is expected to expand its local deployment by the second quarter of 2026.
The safe haven for digital assets enables institutions to store, send and manage encrypted money while complying with financial rules. It connects more than 40 block-chain networks, both public and private, and allows users to access financial centralization (DeFi) opportunities, such as chain benefits, directly through IBM infrastructure. In addition, the platform is equipped with identification, anti-money-laundering (AML) tools and policy governance functions to help users meet regulatory requirements.
Security is the core of the IBM design. IBM states that the system is designed to meet the same security standards as the traditional banking system. In the signing process, it uses multiple calculations (MPCs) to ensure that no party has a private key. At the same time, the IBM Cripto Express hardware security module (HSMs) and Hyper Production virtual servers are used to ensure the privacy of sensitive data.
Since 16 October 2025, the IBM offline signature coordination unit, supported by Dfns, has added an additional security layer to provide protection through automated cold storage systems. Using isolated IBM Z hardware, a digital air gap was created between the online and offline signature environments.
“With IBM, we have created a platform not just for hosting, but for the overall harmonization of digital asset ecosystems, paving the way for digital assets to move from pilot projects to global production.” Chief Executive Officer Clarice Hagger said.
While the new platform has entered an area where similar block-chain services have been provided by giants such as Oracle, Microsoft and Amazon, IBM hopes to emerge by focusing on security and reliability, especially after the recent AWS crashes have affected many encrypted money platforms.