Today’s Connections: Sports Edition is for people who watch tennis. As we’ve shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the “common threads between words.” And just…
World Assets Limited, a subsidiary of Sam Altman’s World Foundation, has revealed it closed a series of Over-the-Counter (OTC) sales totaling $65,000,000 with four counterparties. The transactions occurred over the past week, with the initial settlement recorded on March 20, 2026. These sales facilitate project operations including Orb manufacturing, ecosystem development, and general research. The…
Like many others, I first used Instacart during the early days of the pandemic when it was a lifesaver. Literally. As the primary caretaker of my immunocompromised grandmother, I was at a loss for how to do something as simple as feed her without risking dangerous exposure. And although I love delivery from a restaurant,…
The crypto market rebounded 1.2% on Monday to $2.4 trillion in a relief rally amidst signs of potential de-escalation of the ongoing U.S. and Iran war in the Middle East. Summary The crypto market rebounded modestly as hopes of U.S.–Iran de-escalation eased risk-off sentiment, lifting major assets including Bitcoin and Ethereum. Relief rally came despite…
Amazon’s bet on “Project Hail Mary” has paid off handsomely, with the film recently surpassing “Creed III” to become the company’s highest grossing movie ever. And it was a big bet, with a reported budget of around $200 million. That’s a big price tag for any film, but especially one that’s not a sequel or…
Gnosis, Zisk, and the Ethereum Foundation announced the launch of the Ethereum Economic Zone (EEZ) on March 29, 2026. This collaborative initiative introduces a Layer 2 ( L2) framework designed to transform Ethereum’s fragmented constellation of networks into a single, unified system. The project features founding contributions from Jordi Baylina, the creator of Circom, and…
Hash price collapse driven by BTC correction and record network difficulty leaves a significant fraction of miners in the red. The current hash price environment is squeezing Bitcoin miners’ profitability. CoinShares estimates that 15-20% of the global mining fleet is operating at a loss at the current hash price of $28-30 per PH/day. In…
Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, the Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit. Currently, if you’re stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you…
From El Salvador to Australia, from World Foundation to Tether, here are some crypto news you may have missed last week. El Salvador’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve surpasses 7,600 BTC The Bitcoin Office (El Salvador’s official agency) confirmed on March 28–29, 2026 that the country’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve has grown to 7,605.37 BTC, valued at approximately…
Peter Van Valkenburgh has warned that the crypto industry may lose a rare chance to secure clear legal protections in the United States. Summary Van Valkenburgh said CLARITY would protect developers from crackdowns driven by politics, discretion, and fear. The Senate stalled the bill as banks and crypto firms clashed over stablecoin yields rules. Without…
