Allianz Life says ‘majority’ of customers’ personal data stolen in cyberattack

U.S. insurance giant Allianz Life has confirmed to TechCrunch that hackers stole the personal information of the “majority” of its customers, financial professionals, and employees during a mid-July data breach. When reached by TechCrunch, Allianz Life spokesperson Brett Weinberg confirmed the breach. “On July 16, 2025, a malicious threat actor gained access to a third-party,…

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Bitwise CIO declares the crypto cycle dead—institutions

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan has declared the traditional four-year cryptocurrency cycle dead. He also argued that institutional adoption and regulatory progress will overwhelm historical cyclical patterns. Summary Matt Hougan claims the traditional four-year crypto cycle is now dead He argues that institutional adoption and regulatory progress now drive the market Hougan predicts that…

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Ark’s Cathie Wood Breaks Down Why Ethereum Unstaking Just Exploded in Volume

Ethereum’s massive unstaking wave is unleashing a bold institutional pivot, with Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood highlighting the shift toward equity-based exposure, liquidity plays and staking alternatives. Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood Ties Ethereum Unstaking Wave to Institutional Power Shift Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood has offered an explanation for the recent surge in ethereum…

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Astronomer winks at viral notoriety with ‘temporary spokesperson’ Gwyneth Paltrow

After spending the past week-plus in the headlines due to a seemingly inescapable social media scandal, data operations startup Astronomer is trying to shift the narrative with a tongue-in-cheek video starring actress and entrepreneur Gwyneth Paltrow. Paltrow was, of course, previously married to Coldplay singer Chris Martin. And it was at a Coldplay concert in…

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