[IBM and Dfns Launch 'Digital Asset Haven' Platform to Support Multi-Chain Compliant Custody and Trading] IBM announced its collaboration with Dfns to launch the 'Digital Asset Haven' platform, aimed at providing institutions with integrated solutions for custody, trading, and settlement, covering over 40 public and private blockchains. The platform leverages MPC and HSM (IBM Crypto Express 8S) technologies and integrates the IBM Offline Signing Orchestrator for cold storage and compliant operations. It also supports multi-party approvals, policy governance, and pre-integrated services such as KYC/AML. IBM stated that the SaaS and Hybrid SaaS versions of the platform are scheduled to go live in Q4 2025, with on-premises deployment support planned for Q2 2026. Dfns revealed that it has created 15 million wallets for over 250 clients.