By M10News Investigative Team
Houston, TX – Popular streamer and content creator Kaitlyn “Amouranth” Siragusa, who earns an estimated $2 million per month from OnlyFans and Twitch, narrowly escaped a violent home invasion after armed assailants broke into her residence, demanding access to her cryptocurrency holdings.
The attack highlights a growing trend of criminals targeting wealthy individuals in the digital asset space.
Home Invasion Targets Crypto Wealth
The attack occurred on the night of March 2, while Siragusa was lying in bed at her Houston home. She heard a rattling noise outside and called her husband, Nick Lee, who was in his “man cave” in an adjacent building. Lee, who was sitting on the toilet at the time, initially dismissed the noise as raccoons.
Moments later, three masked intruders kicked down the front door. A fourth man, the getaway driver, remained outside.
Siragusa, who had previously boasted online about holding $20 million in cryptocurrency, locked herself in her bedroom.
However, the intruders quickly broke through and began attacking her.
“They started pistol-whipping me in the head and telling me they wanted my cryptocurrency. I held up my fists to protect my face,” Siragusa told The Post.
Although she had at least seven figures worth of Bitcoin, access to the funds was stored in a nearby bank’s safety deposit box. “I told them it was in the next building,” she said.
Hearing the conversation over the speakerphone, Lee realized the intruders were moving toward his location.
Husband Confronts Armed Intruders
“I went into the gun locker, took out a handgun, and positioned myself at the top of the stairs,” Lee recounted. “I told Kaitlyn to get down. Then I started shooting. I hit one guy in the gut, I think. They ran like characters in Scooby-Doo.”
Following the attack, the couple has taken additional precautions, including hiring 24-hour security and acquiring two well-trained German Shepherds.
However, despite the threats, Siragusa remains adamant about maintaining her online presence and lifestyle.
“People associate flex-worthy items with clout and importance,” she said. “That makes them want to follow you and live vicariously through you. It’s hard to avoid if you want to stay relevant.”
Crypto Investors Become Prime Targets
Siragusa’s ordeal is the latest in a series of violent crimes targeting cryptocurrency investors.
Criminals are increasingly targeting individuals with significant digital assets, often using extreme methods to force victims to transfer funds. Recent incidents include:
- A Las Vegas conference attendee was kidnapped and driven to the desert, where he was forced to surrender millions in cryptocurrency.
- A Chicago family was held hostage until $9 million in digital assets was transferred.
- Ledger co-founder David Balland was abducted in France, with captors cutting off his finger to extort a ransom.
Many crypto kidnappings go unreported. One LA-based source recounted an incident involving a friend who was pistol-whipped and thrown into a car. When ordered to surrender his crypto passwords, he managed to jump out of the speeding vehicle to escape.
Security Industry Sees Surge in Crypto Clients
Security experts warn that criminal organizations, including cartels, are shifting from traditional crimes to targeting cryptocurrency investors.
Adam Healy, a former US Marine and founder of security firm Station 70, noted that these attacks are highly coordinated.
“These aren’t random crimes—there are gang chats dedicated to hunting high-net-worth holders,” said an LA-based source. “Think about it. Maybe you used to rob banks and now rob crypto investors.”
According to Healy, organized crime groups see cryptocurrency as a lucrative new target, particularly as drug trafficking operations face increased border enforcement. “With the drug trade and human trafficking being disrupted at the border, they’ll seek alternate sources of revenue. We’ll see affiliates of cartels or the cartels themselves targeting cryptocurrency holders.”
The Changing Face of Crypto Wealth
In the early days of cryptocurrency, flaunting wealth through luxury items such as Lamborghinis and Rolex watches was ordinary.
However, the latest trend among crypto millionaires is prioritizing personal security over material displays.
“My house is never alone, and you will never see me alone,” said Brock Pierce, co-founder of Tether. “Alone time is something that I have had to give up on in exchange for never being vulnerable.”
Security firms are experiencing a boom in business as crypto wealth becomes a target for criminals.
Steve Krystek, CEO of personal security company PFC Safeguards, confirmed that kidnappings of cryptocurrency investors are rising. “A lot of the people who come into this money are flashy, signaling that they have wealth,” he said.
Security Experts Offer Protection Tips
As cryptocurrency-related crime rises, experts advise investors to adopt stringent security measures, including:
- Avoiding public discussions about cryptocurrency holdings.
- Using hardware wallets such as Ledger for added security.
- Investing in personal security training and developing emergency protocols.
A pseudonymous crypto influencer emphasized the risks of digital asset ownership.
“People talk about crypto and think it’s cool to be your own bank,” trader AdioKing told The Post. “But if you screw up, you lose everything. There are consequences for your actions, and you have to be responsible for them.”
A Growing Threat in the Digital Age
As digital wealth rises, so do the risks associated with holding significant cryptocurrency assets. For many, operational security (opsec) has become the ultimate safeguard against becoming a target in an increasingly dangerous landscape.
Pierce, who has been in the crypto space longer than most, offers a final piece of advice to those who flaunt their digital wealth. “Bragging about your wealth doesn’t do anything for you. In this day and age, anonymity is the ultimate luxury.”
