Squawk Pod Bitcoin’s Bump, an AWS Outage & a Jewel Heist 10/20/25
Oct 20, 2025
Sean Duffy, the U.S. Transportation Secretary and acting NASA Administrator, talks about the effects of the government shutdown on airport staffing and updates on NASA's Artemis missions. Investor Anthony Scaramucci shares insights on Bitcoin's recent rally, its potential to rival gold, and the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency portfolios. They also touch on the challenges faced by major websites due to an AWS outage and discuss a dramatic jewel heist at the Louvre.
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Cloud Outages Reveal Systemic Fragility
- The AWS outage exposed how deeply cloud providers are embedded in daily life and critical services.
- Widespread site and app failures showed resilience gaps across industries that rely on a single cloud region.
Louvre Jewel Heist Played Out Like A Film
- The Louvre thieves used a lift, smashed a window and took jewels during museum hours before leaving quickly.
- A stolen crown with over 1,300 diamonds was later found outside, highlighting a brazen, cinematic theft.
Shutdown Pressure On Air Traffic Operations
- Air traffic controllers are working without pay during the shutdown and absenteeism has increased.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned next pay period could drive more disruptions if the shutdown continues.