Amouranth, a well-known content creator known by her real name Kaitlyn Siragusa, has revealed a surprising experience on the social platform X. Three armed gangsters broke into her residence at night, clearly prepared - they were wearing tape and masks, targeting her tens of millions of dollars in crypto assets.
Amouranth was asleep at the time of the incident and was coerced after being dragged out of bed by gangsters. They demanded to hand over their wallet keys and access, but when she refused to cooperate, the violence escalated.
Desperate counterattack after being tortured
According to her description, she was punched and kicked by the intruder, beaten with the butt of a gun, and her head and hands were bleeding. In this life-and-death moment, she manages to grab the gun and shoot back. One of the robbers was shot and screamed in panic “I was hit”, which caused the intruders to flee in a hurry.
Although the case is still under investigation and Amouranth cannot release images of the scene and evidence of the bullet casing, she admits that her whole body is covered in blood - although not all of it comes from herself.
Exposure risk of crypto assets
The root cause of this attack is directly related to Amouranth’s past display of wealth on the Internet. In November last year, she shared screenshots of Bitcoin and Ethereum assets, publicly showing off her huge cryptocurrency portfolio. This information is controlled by criminals and becomes the motivation for precise crimes.
For influencers and investors with large amounts of crypto assets, this incident is a wake-up call:Public wealth data is tantamount to self-targeting。
Public opinion and deep thinking
Following the incident’s exposure, supporters praised Amouranth for his composure and ability to defend himself. But at the same time, the crypto community and the Internet celebrity circle are beginning to reflect on a fundamental question: Is it really worth showing off wealth in a high-profile manner?
Many people point out that frequent display of wealth information significantly increases the risk of kidnapping, robbery, and even murder. Especially in the field of crypto assets, large holders often fall prey to organized crime. Authorities are still investigating the case, and the identity of the suspect has not been disclosed.
The conclusion is clear: in the crypto world, keeping a low profile is far more protective than displaying wealth.
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Amouranth Armored Self-Defense, $20 Million in Crypto Assets Nearly Robbed: How Much Does the Internet Celebrity's Wealth Flaunting Cost?
A sudden violent invasion
Amouranth, a well-known content creator known by her real name Kaitlyn Siragusa, has revealed a surprising experience on the social platform X. Three armed gangsters broke into her residence at night, clearly prepared - they were wearing tape and masks, targeting her tens of millions of dollars in crypto assets.
Amouranth was asleep at the time of the incident and was coerced after being dragged out of bed by gangsters. They demanded to hand over their wallet keys and access, but when she refused to cooperate, the violence escalated.
Desperate counterattack after being tortured
According to her description, she was punched and kicked by the intruder, beaten with the butt of a gun, and her head and hands were bleeding. In this life-and-death moment, she manages to grab the gun and shoot back. One of the robbers was shot and screamed in panic “I was hit”, which caused the intruders to flee in a hurry.
Although the case is still under investigation and Amouranth cannot release images of the scene and evidence of the bullet casing, she admits that her whole body is covered in blood - although not all of it comes from herself.
Exposure risk of crypto assets
The root cause of this attack is directly related to Amouranth’s past display of wealth on the Internet. In November last year, she shared screenshots of Bitcoin and Ethereum assets, publicly showing off her huge cryptocurrency portfolio. This information is controlled by criminals and becomes the motivation for precise crimes.
For influencers and investors with large amounts of crypto assets, this incident is a wake-up call:Public wealth data is tantamount to self-targeting。
Public opinion and deep thinking
Following the incident’s exposure, supporters praised Amouranth for his composure and ability to defend himself. But at the same time, the crypto community and the Internet celebrity circle are beginning to reflect on a fundamental question: Is it really worth showing off wealth in a high-profile manner?
Many people point out that frequent display of wealth information significantly increases the risk of kidnapping, robbery, and even murder. Especially in the field of crypto assets, large holders often fall prey to organized crime. Authorities are still investigating the case, and the identity of the suspect has not been disclosed.
The conclusion is clear: in the crypto world, keeping a low profile is far more protective than displaying wealth.