Germany approves crypto seizure law, customs can target holdings over €100,000

Germany is set to expand its authority over high-value assets, including cryptocurrencies, following legislative approval of new rules designed to combat illicit wealth and streamline asset recovery processes. The Bundestag has passed the Customs Financial Justice Act, which introduces sweeping measures enabling customs officials to temporarily seize property, such as cryptocurrencies, when there are reasonable grounds to suspect that the assets derive from unlawful activity. On 12 November 2026, the Bundestag approved the Customs Financial Justice Act, marking a significant shift in how German authorities address suspected illegal wealth. The law empowers Germany’s customs authority, Zoll, to seize assets valued at over €100,000 without the need to first launch a criminal investigation. These rules will come into effect on 1 January 2027, provided the Bundesrat grants final approval.

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