New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against cryptocurrency exchanges Coinbase (COIN.US) and Gemini, alleging that the two companies operated prediction markets in violation of state gambling laws.The lawsuit alleges that the companies illegally allowed individuals under the age of 21 to engage in gambling, which is prohibited in New York State, and also violated a ban on betting on New York college teams.Related NewsAPI Crude Oil Stock Change for Apr/17 in the United States is -4.400M, lower than the previous value of 6.100M. The forecast was -1M.In a statement, the Attorney Generals office said Coinbase and Gemini sought to circumvent obligations to pay taxes similar to those imposed on licensed casinos and mobile sports betting platforms. The state is seeking penalties equivalent to three times the profits the two companies earned in New York.(to/s)(Real-time Streaming US Stocks Quote; Except All OTC quotes are at least 15 minutes delayed.)
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