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Moving crypto custody to etoro: what this means for you (clients in Germany)

Last updated: 12 August 2026

As of 7 January 2026, clients residing in Germany can move the custody of cryptoassets in their etoro portfolio from Tangany to etoro (Europe) Ltd, enabling them to access more cryptoassets and features available on etoro.

After the change of custody, you have access to:

What is required of me?

To move your crypto custody to etoro (Europe) Ltd, you must be fully verified and have accepted the latest etoro (Europe) Ltd Terms and Conditions, which include provisions under MiCA.

Once you agree to the custody change via the pop-up, it will take approximately a week for the changes to be reflected in your account.

Moving custody is completely free.

What if I don’t approve the custody change?

If you choose to keep your crypto with Tangany, you will not have access to staking or the etoro crypto wallet, but you can still:


*You can opt out or back in at any time via Settings > Trading > Staking.

Crypto staking can be risky due to volatility, network risks, slashing risks, inflation risks, regulatory risks, and lack of control over staked tokens, which may result in financial losses. For more information on staking please refer to www.etoro.com/crypto/staking/

Crypto investments are risky and may not suit retail investors; you could lose your entire investment. Understand the risks

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