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Father and daughter admit to selling counterfeit Warhol and Picasso artwork.

Father and daughter admit to selling counterfeit Warhol and Picasso artwork.

Father-Daughter Duo Plead Guilty to Selling Counterfeit Art On Wednesday, federal prosecutors announced that a father and daughter, Irwin Bankowski, 50, and Karolina Bankowska, 26, have pleaded guilty to charges related to selling counterfeit artwork that falsely claimed to be from a well-known contemporary artist. They could face sentences of up to 20 years in […]

Selling gold from an IRA: RMD guidelines and liquidation costs for 2026

Selling gold from an IRA: RMD guidelines and liquidation costs for 2026

Gold has really stepped into the spotlight, proving itself as a top performer in investment portfolios, significantly outpacing its peers and transforming safety into substantial earnings. Since January 2024, the returns on gold have tripled compared to the S&P 500, which is not doing too shabby itself. Given the impressive gains, many folks are opening […]

Bitcoin returns to $74K amid spot ETF interest and BTC miner selling pressure

Historical Trends Since 2017 Indicate Bitcoin Price Drop to $35,000

Key Points Even with strong ETF inflows, Bitcoin continues to closely follow the S&P 500 and shows sensitivity to global economic trends. Current Bitcoin futures premiums and miner selling behavior indicate that the bear market is still in effect, despite Bitcoin trading above $74,000. On Monday, Bitcoin (BTC) bounced back to the $74,000 mark as […]

Brooklyn man taken into custody for producing and selling ghost guns, could face a sentence of up to 25 years in prison.

Brooklyn man taken into custody for producing and selling ghost guns, could face a sentence of up to 25 years in prison.

Brooklyn Man Arrested for Trafficking Ghost Guns A man from Brooklyn, suspected of running an “illegal arms factory,” was arrested last week and faces 73 charges related to firearms, according to prosecutors. Martin Streich, a 21-year-old from Gravesend, is alleged to have manufactured and sold eight ghost guns—including two assault weapons—within a three-month span, as […]