According to Hamster Kombat, crypto influencer Ben 'BitBoy' Armstrong was arrested in Florida, impacting his ability to influence the market temporarily. Additionally, the SEC has dropped its investigation into the Web3 gaming platform Immutable, potentially leading to increased investor confidence and trading activity in Immutable's associated tokens.

According to @AGPamBondi, the arrest of a top MS-13 gang leader in Virginia may impact cryptocurrency markets as funds linked to illegal activities could be affected. This development could lead to increased regulatory scrutiny on transactions linked to criminal organizations, potentially affecting market liquidity and volatility. Traders should closely monitor related regulatory actions.

According to ZachXBT, Veer Chetal, known as Wiz, was arrested by US Marshals. This development could impact the crypto trading community if Wiz was involved in any cryptocurrency activities, as legal issues surrounding individuals in the crypto space often lead to market concerns and volatility. Traders should monitor any statements from authorities for further details.

According to AltcoinGordon, a man was arrested for climbing the Hollywood sign to promote a crypto project by waving a flag, highlighting the lengths some individuals will go to in order to market their crypto holdings.

According to The White House, Jose Miguel Casares-Martinez, a Mexican national, was arrested by ICE Chicago on February 13, 2025, for sexual assault and sentenced to 7 years in prison.

According to The White House, Josan Cristian Delgado-Rodriguez, a Mexican national, was arrested by ICE Arizona on February 4, 2025, on charges of human smuggling and DUI conviction. Previously, he was arrested in Texas for felony smuggling of persons. This arrest may influence discussions on border security policies, indirectly impacting market sentiment around cryptocurrencies related to security technologies.

According to The White House's announcement on Twitter, the arrest of Carlos Alberto Sosa-Horellana by ICE has no direct impact on cryptocurrency trading markets. The news focuses on law enforcement and public safety rather than financial markets.

According to The White House, Pedro Medina-Villavalso, a Mexican national, was arrested by ICE in Los Angeles on February 3, 2025, for convictions involving lewd or lascivious acts with a minor. He was sentenced to 364 days.

According to The White House, Daniel De Jesus Lopez, a Mexican national, was arrested by ICE Seattle on February 1, 2025, for convictions of robbery and delivery of methamphetamine. He was sentenced to 90 months in prison. This arrest highlights increased enforcement actions which could impact market perceptions and policies related to cross-border trade and immigration regulations.