Crypto Crime Hits Home: Twitch Star Amouranth Faces Armed Intruders
The world of Web3 offers users enormous opportunities to earn and have financial independence. However, it attracts not only honest investors and enthusiasts but also criminals looking to profit at others' expense. Cryptocurrency assets have become as valuable as cash or jewelry, making them an inevitable target for scammers, robbers, and organized crime groups. Today, Coinmooner wants to share a high-profile case that once again proves how important it is to stay vigilant in the crypto world.
Just five years ago, owning Bitcoin wasn’t very interesting to criminals, and most attacks targeted crypto exchanges, DeFi protocols, and little-known startups. But things have changed. Now, threats don’t come only from cyberspace—there’s an entire class of so-called "bounty hunters" who track down Bitcoin wallet owners in the real world. They aren’t afraid to use intimidation, blackmail, or even physical violence to steal their victims' crypto assets.
A recent case that shocked the community involved Twitch streamer Kaitlyn Siragusa, better known as Amouranth. The adult content creator reported that armed criminals broke into her home and demanded that she transfer all her cryptocurrency savings to them. This daring robbery was a direct consequence of her mistake. Kaitlyn publicly displayed her Coinbaseaccount balance earlier, revealing she had $20 million. That moment proved fatal soon after; she faced the harsh reality of the crypto world, where money attracts followers and dangerous people.
Amouranth’s $20M Crypto Reveal Ends in Terrifying Home Invasion
However, the situation took an unexpected turn. Despite the deadly threat, Kaitlyn didn’t panic and fiercely resisted the attackers. During the struggle, she managed to shoot one of them, after which the 31-year-old influencer immediately called the police. Later, she reassured her worried followers that while she was covered in blood, she was unharmed and safe. This story sparked a heated debate: some praised her bravery, while others suspected it was staged to draw more attention to herself.
Still, not all victims of crime suffer due to their carelessness. Sometimes, threats emerge from rumors and speculation. In an American documentary about Bitcoin titled “Electronic Money: The Mystery of Bitcoin,” the cryptocurrency’s creation was attributed to 39-year-old Bitcoin Core developer Peter Todd. After reports surfaced that Bitcoin’s creator, known under Satoshi Nakamoto, owns 1.1 million BTC, Todd was in danger. Unknown individuals began following him, believing he was hiding a massive fortune. Fearing for his safety, he was forced to change his lifestyle and take security precautions.
Coinmooner urges all our readers to be extremely cautious regarding financial security. In the crypto world, there are no bank protections or transaction reversals—you alone are responsible for your assets. Use advanced security measures, never publicly disclose your crypto holdings, and remember: happiness loves silence.
