New York Sues Coinbase and Gemini Over Alleged Prediction Market Gambling Violations
April 21, 2026
New York filed lawsuits against Coinbase Financial Markets and Gemini Titan, accusing them of violating state gambling laws through their prediction market subsidiaries, signaling a potential first enforcement action by New York against federally licensed prediction market operators.
The case underscores the regulatory landscape for prediction markets, with Kalshi cited as a regulated CFTC market illustrating broader tensions between state and federal oversight.
State officials argue the platforms meet the legal definition of gambling since outcomes hinge on chance or factors outside users’ control, regardless of marketing language.
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The coverage notes ongoing legal dynamics and media attention around prediction markets, including references to court rulings and potential higher-court reviews.
Gemini is a party to the case and has not publicly issued a full response; Coinbase continues operating its prediction market activities during litigation.
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AP News • Apr 21, 2026
New York lawsuit accuses Coinbase and Gemini of enabling illegal gambling | AP News
Bitcoin Magazine • Apr 21, 2026
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Cointelegraph • Apr 21, 2026
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