According to The White House, a convicted Tren de Aragua gang member named Merwil, found guilty of possessing a loaded firearm on school grounds, has been deported to CECOT prison (source: The White House Twitter, May 12, 2025). This high-profile deportation follows increased US enforcement against criminal illegal aliens. Traders should note that robust immigration and law enforcement actions have historically led to market volatility in privacy coins and tokens associated with cross-border transactions, as enforcement often triggers spikes in demand for decentralized solutions (source: Chainalysis 2024 Crypto Crime Report). Watch for potential increases in transaction volume on privacy-focused cryptocurrencies following such government actions.

According to Flood (@ThinkingUSD) on Twitter, projections indicate a continued increase in crypto-related crime throughout the next decade, emphasizing the urgent need for traders and investors to prioritize personal and asset security to mitigate risks associated with cryptocurrency theft and scams (source: Flood Twitter, May 4, 2025). This highlights the importance of integrating advanced security protocols, multi-factor authentication, and cold storage solutions into trading strategies to protect digital holdings in volatile markets.