Amouranth’s Shocking Home Invasion: A Warning for Crypto Investors

Kaitlyn Siragusa, popularly known as Amouranth, a streamer and internet personality, faced a traumatic experience on 2 March (night). Three armed men broke into her home, demanding to hand over the crypto assets she owned. 

She shared a surveillance video on social media. It showed masked men in the residential area, and Amouranth was seen leading them toward another area of the house. Just after that, 3 loud noises echoed, causing them to flee. But the question is, what are those noises? Are they gunshots, alarms, or some other sounds?

Authorities have yet to release the legal statements regarding this suspicious incident. This incident may be the start of a new trend to steal crypto assets.  However, this incident once again alarmed crypto investors to take the required safety measures to secure their data and privacy. 

Crypto Holders Becoming Targets of Physical Crime

Amouranth is well-known not just for her streaming career but also for her financial transparency, particularly regarding her cryptocurrency investments. In November 2024, she publicly shared that she owned 211 Bitcoin, worth around $20 million at the time, along with additional holdings in Ether. This openness about her wealth may have made her a target for criminals.

The attack on Amouranth is part of a broader wave of “crypto wrench” crimes—incidents where thieves use force or intimidation to gain access to victims’ digital assets. Similar cases have been reported worldwide:

• January 2025: A Canadian crypto forum moderator went into hiding after an attempted kidnapping aimed at forcing him to transfer his Bitcoin.
• January 21, 2025: David Balland, co-founder of Ledger, was abducted by criminals demanding a crypto ransom.
• February 2025: A crypto investor in Chicago was nearly kidnapped in another high-profile incident.

Security experts warn that as cryptocurrency becomes more mainstream, these crimes will only increase. Unlike traditional financial assets held in banks, crypto holdings are often directly controlled by individuals, making them vulnerable to physical coercion.

How Crypto Investors Can Stay Safe

Cybercriminals are targeting digital assets, so security experts stress the importance of protective measures in virtual space. “Crypto-related crime typically involves criminal groups who see digital assets as easy targets,” says security expert Dr. Anon. He suggests a few ways to stay safe and lower the risk:

• Don’t Publicize Crypto Holdings – Keeping your money details private can stop criminals from finding potential victims.
• Use Decoy Wallets – Maintaining a spare wallet with some cash can assist you in addressing threats without losing most of your belongings.
• Improve Home Security – Alarm systems, secure doors and windows, and video cameras can deter burglars.
• Consider Multi-Signature Wallets – They require more than one signature to start a transaction, which makes it difficult for hackers to send a transfer.

Although Amouranth was not physically harmed, the psychological impact of this incursion is evident. What she experienced demonstrates that possessing online funds also has real-world risks. The more people utilize cryptocurrency, the more security measures should be taken.