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The popular online streamer Kaitlyn Siragusa, known as Amouranth, suffered a violent home invasion in Houston on March 2, where attackers demanded bitcoin. She shared a terrifying update on her X (formerly Twitter) account, revealing that the robbers pulled her out of bed and demanded a crypto payment. This Amouranth bitcoin robbery is the new event in a scalation of physical attacks against bitcoin and crypto investors.
“I’m being too robbed at gunpoint. I believe I shot one of them. They wanted crypto is what they were yelling they pulled me out of bed,” Amouranth posted on her X account.
The Kick streamer and adult content creator later explained why she chose to tweet instead of calling emergency services, Daily Star reported. “Was at gun point they gave me phone and said log in with gun to my head and I tweeted because calling would be a death sentence,” she wrote.
After the publication of this article, the incident was reported by the Houston Police Officers’ Union posted offical X account asking for information related to the attack. “If you have any information related to this aggravated robbery / home invasion, contact the Houston Police Robbery Division or Crime Stoppers of Houston,” the post states.
Security experts warn that crypto investors face increasing risks due to the recent surge in bitcoin prices. As Jameson Lopp, Chief Security Officer at CASA, explained in a recent article, the rise in crypto robberies is fueled by the growing value of digital assets and criminals’ increasing awareness of crypto wealth.
Did Flexing Wealth Cause Amouranth Bitcoin Robbery?
With bitcoin adoption expanding, public displays of wealth on social media have become riskier than ever. In late 2024, Amouranth posted a screenshot of a Coinbase account showing over $20 million in BTC and ETH, along with the message, “Do I sell or hold my BTC?” This public display likely contributed to her being targeted.
Amouranth’s post on X showcasing her BTC and ETH holdings.
The rise in bitcoin home invasions reflects a shift in criminal tactics and a renewed interest in BTC and crypto investors. Unlike traditional financial crimes involving bank accounts, real estate or any other traditional wealth behicle, crypto theft allows criminals to transfer funds instantly, bypassing trusted third parties. As bitcoin continues to gain mainstream attention, crypto security is more crucial than ever.
Other hight profile holders like Ledger Chief Executive Officer, David Balland were already targeted this year, as CoinDesk reported. This Amouranth bitcoin robbery event underscores the importance of security and privacy among bitcoin and crypto investors.
