Mexican authorities reported that at least two people died after an alleged drug-related execution where armed suspects shot at rival gang members. Nearby hotel vacationers were ordered and escorted by staff to shelter in place in fear of threat to the hotels.
New York City Mayor-Elect Eric Adams recently said that he would be taking his first three paychecks after coming into office in January in Bitcoin. The Brooklyn Democrat's announcement aims to bolster the cryptocurrency industry in the region.