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.

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  • Crypto
  • Trading
  • Sports Betting

Daniel's latest articles

NBA Considers Relief Options After Terry Rozier Gambling Charges

The NBA now faces a situation it has never dealt with before A gambling case tied to a current player, a suspended contract, and a team caught in the middle has pushed the league into unfamiliar territory At the NBA Cup Finals, Commissioner Adam Silver openly acknowledged the problem and hinted that some form of relief for the Miami Heat may come..
6 months ago

Visa Activates USDC Payments for Daily Bank Settlement

Payments giant Visa has begun live stablecoin settlement using USDC, giving select partners a new way to close transactions every day, not just during the traditional work week The launch places blockchain rails directly into Visa core settlement flow and pushes stablecoins deeper into real financial infrastructure Good to Know Visa..
6 months ago

Tether Invests in Speed to Power Bitcoin Lightning Payments

Tether keeps leaning deeper into Bitcoin based infrastructure The stablecoin issuer confirmed an $8 million investment in Speed, a payments company focused on fast, low cost transactions over the Lightning Network The move ties directly into Tether plans to bring USDT closer to everyday payments built on Bitcoin rails Good to Know..
6 months ago

New Jersey Sportsbooks Deliver One of Their Best Months Ever in November

New Jersey sportsbooks closed November with a powerful run, turning heavy football action into one of the most profitable months in state history Strong NFL results, busy betting calendars, and elevated hold rates combined to lift revenue near record levels Good to Know Sportsbooks earned $1463 million in November Betting handle..
6 months ago

Federal Judge Rejects Kalshi Stay Request in Nevada

Kalshi wants a national footprint Nevada wants its gaming rules respected A federal court decision on Tuesday pushed that conflict further into the open and handed the advantage to state regulators The ruling adds more friction to an already tense relationship between prediction markets and traditional sports betting jurisdictions Good..
6 months ago

Adam Silver Warns NBA Fans Trust Comes Before Everything

The NBA has embraced regulated sports betting, but the league still draws a clear boundary when integrity enters the conversation Ahead of the NBA Cup final in Las Vegas, commissioner Adam Silver spoke candidly about betting related investigations and why trust remains the backbone of professional basketball Silver did not hedge The message..
6 months ago

Kalshi Expands Combo Contracts as Prediction Markets Heat Up

Kalshi made a quiet but meaningful shift Monday The platform expanded access to its combo event contracts product, opening the feature to all users and pushing prediction markets closer to full scale competition with sportsbooks The change does more than add a new betting option It alters how revenue, engagement, and product depth stack up..
6 months ago

NFL Warns Congress Over Sports Prediction Markets

A quiet policy fight around prediction markets just turned louder The National Football League stepped directly into the debate, warning federal lawmakers that sports related event contracts could weaken game integrity and leave consumers exposed The message landed in Washington as regulators and market operators argue over who should control..
6 months ago

French Player Quentin Folliot Banned for Match Fixing

Picture empty courts where a professional career once played out Rankings freeze Access closes A long suspension stretches across two decades as another major integrity case lands hard in professional tennis A long investigation ended with one of the sport most severe sanctions, aimed at cutting off a fixing network at its source Good to..
6 months ago

Chicago Keeps Sportsbook Tax Despite State Pushback

Chicago budget talks now sit at the center of a wider fight over how far sports betting taxes can go City leaders push ahead with a local levy, while state lawmakers warn the pressure could backfire Good to Know Chicago budget keeps a 1025% tax on sportsbook operators Illinois lawmakers push to block city level betting taxes..
6 months ago

Americans Grow More Wary of Legal Sports Betting, Poll Suggests

Sports betting keeps spreading across the United States, yet public comfort moves in the opposite direction A new national poll suggests attitudes are cooling, even as wagering becomes part of everyday sports culture Good to Know 36 percent of Americans say sports betting expansion is a bad thing Concern has risen sharply since a..
6 months ago

Circle And Aleo Develop Privacy Version Of USDC

Circle has paired up with Aleo to develop a privacy focused version of USDC, aimed at users who want stable payments without exposing sensitive financial details The plan brings together Circle and the layer 1 blockchain Aleo, according to reporting from Fortune that cites Aleo co founder Howard Wu Good to Know USDCx hides transaction..
6 months ago

Terry Rozier Pleads Not Guilty in Federal Sports Betting Case

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier has entered a not-guilty plea in federal court after prosecutors outlined charges connected to an illegal betting investigation Court records show that Rozier and a long-time associate appeared before a magistrate judge in New York Good to Know Rozier and co-defendant Deniro Laster pleaded not guilty to..
6 months ago

Louisiana Says Sports Prediction Markets Are Illegal Sports Betting

Louisiana regulators have issued a new advisory that directly addresses the fast-growing sports prediction market sector The Louisiana Gaming Control Board confirmed that sports event contracts fall under the state definition of sports wagering, placing these products squarely within traditional gambling rules and outside lawful operation unless..
6 months ago

Coinbase Resumes Onboarding In India With New Trading Access

Coinbase appears to be re-engaging with the Indian market after years of limited activity A Dec 7 report from Techcrunch stated that the exchange quietly reopened onboarding in India, allowing users to access crypto-to-crypto trading once again The development reflects renewed interest in a market with one of the world largest internet user..
6 months ago

Massachusetts Fines Fanatics $20K After 83 Illegal Boston College Wagers

Fanatics has ran into trouble in Massachusetts after regulators flagged another batch of illegal college wagers A quick look at the case shows how one small override in a trading system keeps turning into a recurring headache for the operator Good to Know Massachusetts only allows college betting on tournament play unless wagers..
6 months ago

North Carolina Sets New Sports Betting Record Again in November

orth Carolina bettors kept the momentum rolling in November as online sportsbooks crossed another major milestone A fresh monthly handle record arrived for the third straight time, pushed by football season and the early wave of winter sports Good to Know November handle reached $814 million, edging past October by $25 million..
6 months ago

Connecticut Challenges Prediction Platforms With Cease and Desist Orders, Kalshi Fights Back

Connecticut officials made a new move against prediction platforms after issuing fresh cease-and-desist notices The push targets companies offering sports event contracts without a state license, yet the road ahead may not be simple as one operator already fired back through federal court Good to Know Connecticut sent notices to..
6 months ago

Polymarket Starts Limited U.S. Rollout

Polymarket has started a controlled return to the United States at the same time Fanatics launched its new prediction market product The timing places two major operators in the spotlight on the same news cycle Polymarket confirmed that early users on the Apple Store waitlist are now receiving access to a US version centered on sports event..
6 months ago

Kalshi And CNN Form Data Partnership For Real Time Probabilities

A new data arrangement between Kalshi and CNN has been outlined in a recent Axios report The agreement gives CNN direct access to Kalshi probability feeds for use across television, digital channels, and social platforms The integration is designed to support real-time reporting with continuously updated event-contract data Good to Know..
6 months ago
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