Daniel Li

Daniel Li

iGaming.org Writer Crypto/Sports
A day trader in cryptocurrencies and avid sports bettor himself, Daniel decided to join the team and share his expertise with the iGaming.org audience. Areas of interest are global crypto regulations and the adoption of cryptocurrency use in the world. Daniel loves to work hard and write “how to guides” related to sports betting to share his take on various topics.

EXPERTISE

  • Crypto
  • Trading
  • Sports Betting

Daniel's latest articles

Argentina’s Response to Inflation Hits US Dollar & Turning To Bitcoin

According to a recent Bloomberg story, people in Argentina are using Bitcoin (BTC) as a hedge against currency devaluation due to the country's startling 276% annual inflation rate The pattern demonstrates the public's rising mistrust of conventional financial assets Bitcoin purchases have increased dramatically on the Argentine-based..
2 years ago

OKX Ceases Operations in India Due to Regulatory Constraints

Leading cryptocurrency exchange OKX has notified its Indian clients that they must cancel their holdings by the end of April due to changing legal requirements in the nation This decision is made in the midst of increased local government monitoring of suppliers of digital asset services OKX has directed its Indian clients to liquidate all..
2 years ago

Backpack Appoints Oliver Sleafer as CFO

Backpack, a well-known cryptocurrency exchange, has appointed Oliver Sleafer as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in a calculated attempt to strengthen its executive staff Sleafer, who held the position of head of treasury at Backpack before, adds a plethora of financial management expertise to his current position Oliver Sleafer has a long..
2 years ago

Ohtani’s Interpreter Faces Accusations of Sports Betting Theft

Surprising charges of "massive theft" in illicit sports betting operations have been made against Ippei Mizuhara, the translator for baseball superstar Ohtani, according to reports from the Los Angeles Times The Los Angeles Times revealed today that Ippei Mizuhara, Ohtani's translator, has been charged by Ohtani's attorneys with major theft..
2 years ago

Southern Ute Indian Tribe Advocates Tribal Sovereignty at Ute Day in Capitol

The Southern Ute Indian Tribe's Council recently journeyed to Denver, Colorado, to champion Tribal sovereignty at the annual Ute Day at the Capitol event Ute Day at the Capitol Governor Jared Polis launched a remarkable initiative in 2019 called Ute Day at the Capitol, which aims to recognize and celebrate the invaluable contributions and..
2 years ago

Espresso Secures $28 Million Funding for Blockchain Innovation

The successful raising of $28 million in a series B investment round by Espresso, a trailblazing leader in the developing field of "shared sequencing," represents a major milestone for the blockchain sector The project was spearheaded by the well-known venture capital company Andreessen Horowitz's a16z Crypto, according to a press statement that..
2 years ago

Ethereum Developers Launch “Pump the Gas” Drive

The "pump the gas" effort, started by Ethereum's core developers, aims to increase the blockchain's gas cap from 30 million to 40 million The goal of this operation, which was announced on March 20, is to drastically lower transaction costs on Ethereum's main layer by 15% to 33% Origins and Objectives The brainchild of Eric Connor, a prominent..
2 years ago

GiG Expands Dual Deals in Spain and Argentina for CoreX and SportX Platforms

With the announcement of two major collaborations for its cutting-edge sportsbook, SportX, and iGaming platform, CoreX, in Spain and Argentina, Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) is keeping up its momentum in the iGaming market Juegging, a major participant in the Spanish gaming sector, agreed to be GiG's first partner Juegging is going to switch to..
2 years ago

Coinbase Set to Launch DOGE Futures Despite Meme Evolution

The cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase revealed intentions to launch futures trading products for the well-known coin, Dogecoin, in a meaningful step that reflects the cryptocurrency's transition from meme to mainstream As evidence of Dogecoin's lasting appeal beyond its humor roots, Coinbase Derivatives announced that it plans to provide..
2 years ago

Riksbank Raises Red Flag for Secure Offline Payments

To guarantee the security of offline payments made with e-kronas, Sweden's Riksbank underlined in a recent study how important it is to have strong technological and legislative frameworks The central bank of Sweden emphasized in its most recent study on CBDCs the dangers of using out-of-synchronized data in offline transactions In order to..
2 years ago

Coinbase Diversifies with Futures Trading Expansion for Dogecoin, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash

Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has unveiled plans to introduce futures trading products for Dogecoin, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash, potentially launching as early as April 1 In a series of communications to the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on March 7, Coinbase outlined its ambitious initiative to roll..
2 years ago

BlackRock and Securitize Partner for Digital Liquidity Fund

BlackRock and Securitize, a well-known asset tokenization company with its headquarters located in the British Virgin Islands, have partnered to launch the BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund and engage in a strategic alliance The engagement of Securitize indicates an emphasis on the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA), even..
2 years ago

BetMGM Ad Feat. Chris Rock Deemed Compliant by UK’s ASA for Minors

Recently, the UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) decided in favor of BetMGM in relation to a TV commercial featuring well-known American actor and director Chris Rock Following reports that the October 2023 commercial would appeal to kids, the ASA launched an inquiry into the matter In the contentious commercial, Chris Rock leads a..
2 years ago

NCAA Introduces ‘Draw the Line’ Campaign for Responsible Sports Betting

Amidst the excitement surrounding the 2024 Division I Men's and Women's Basketball Championships, the NCAA launches Draw the Line, an important program designed to inform the public about the dangers of sports wagering Draw the Line is an initiative to raise awareness about the possible risks associated with sports betting on social media It is..
2 years ago

SEC Postpones Verdict on VanEck’s Ethereum ETF Proposal

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has chosen to extend the time it takes to approve an Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the spot market due to continued regulatory scrutiny Due to the agency's requirement for more time to review the proposal, the deadline has been extended to May 23 In a recent filing, the SEC emphasized the..
2 years ago

UK Resident Convicted in $6 Billion Bitcoin Fraud Case

According to reports from local media SCMP, on March 20, a UK jury discovered a tangible connection between Jian and Qian Zhimin, the purported mastermind of an extensive Bitcoin scam that trapped some 130,000 investors in China This is a significant legal move Zhimin allegedly masterminded the scam over a five-year period, from 2017 to 2022,..
2 years ago

Nigerian High Court Orders Binance Data Disclosure

The Nigerian High Court has ordered Binance Holdings to provide the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) with comprehensive information about Nigerian merchants on its platform, marking a significant legal milestone Last year, the Nigerian Regulatory body also emphasized banning Binance The instruction was delivered by Justice Emeka..
2 years ago

Sam Bankman-Fried’s Defense Slams 50-Year Sentence as ‘Outdated

US prosecutors have suggested that FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried serve a maximum of 50 years in jail in a spectacular judicial drama This has drawn harsh condemnation from Bankman-Fried's defense team His attorneys responded that Bankman-Fried is being painted as a "depraved super-villain" by the plan, which they compare to a "medieval view of..
2 years ago

El Salvador’s Bitcoin Ownership Under Scrutiny

The provenance of the Bitcoin that President Nayib Bukele moved to a cold wallet is under question in light of recent disclosures in a report by Moises Alvarado, as reported by local Salvadoran media Due to its purported connection to the global cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex, the transfer of 5,690 BTC to El Salvador's treasury—dubbed the..
2 years ago

Ghostface Killah Ventures into Blockchain with Wu-Tang Beats

Ghostface Killah, real name Dennis David Coles, is a legendary rapper from the Wu-Tang Clan and the genius behind Starks Enterprises He is currently directing his creative energy onto new frontiers His most recent project is developing digitally, with music that the artist himself has selected set to launch on the Bitcoin blockchain Announcing..
2 years ago
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