US Shutdown 2025 Explained + xAI & Google’s Bitcoin Mining Bet

The US government is on the brink of another shutdown, and this time the stakes are even higher. In this livestream, we’ll break down exactly what a government shutdown means, why it happens, who gets affected, and how it plays out historically. From furloughed federal workers to the economic costs and political battles in Washington, I’ll explain it all in clear, beginner-friendly terms. We’ll also explore how shutdowns are a uniquely American problem compared to other countries, and why they often end with compromise after costly delays.

But it’s not just politics—we’ll connect the dots to the world of AI and crypto. With Elon Musk’s xAI rising fast and Google making bold moves by investing in Bitcoin miners to power AI data centers, the intersection of government gridlock, AI innovation, and Bitcoin infrastructure has never been more important. Tune in as we unpack the shutdown’s economic ripple effects, the risks to AI research and funding, and what Google’s Bitcoin mining bet means for the future of technology and markets.