IBM Launches Beta for SWIFT Blockchain Ledger Connectivity

IBM has announced a beta program for its digital asset management platform, IBM Digital Asset Haven, featuring new connectivity to the SWIFT blockchain-based shared ledger. This integration allows financial institutions to manage tokenized deposit transactions using the ISO 20022 messaging standard. Additionally, IBM introduced an on-premises version of the platform, enabling institutions to manage digital assets and private keys within their own data centers using IBM Z or IBM LinuxONE infrastructure.