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


Coinbase’s Legal Battle with the SEC Intensifies Over Rulemaking Petition

As it moves to have the SEC's denial of its rulemaking petition reviewed by a court, Coinbase's legal battle with the SEC has taken a noteworthy turn in recent times Due to a dearth of thorough justification and documentation, the SEC's December 2023 judgment was reviewed closely In June 2022, Coinbase filed a petition with the SEC requesting..
2 years ago

Bitcoin Laundering Accusations Unearth Massive Seizure from 2018

Unexpectedly, information on a significant Bitcoin seizure that happened in 2018 was revealed at a recent court hearing in London This information was made public during Jian Wen's trial, in which she is charged with using Bitcoin to launder money for Yadi Zhang, also known as Zhimin Qian, her former employer According to reports, during the..
2 years ago

Atlantic City Casino Smoking Ban Gains Momentum After Senate Health Committee Approval

The New Jersey Senate Health Committee has approved a bill that would completely prohibit smoking at Atlantic City casinos, which is a noteworthy move The action was taken in response to years of lobbying by casino staff members to prohibit smoking inside of gambling facilities In 2006, New Jersey banned smoking inside, while casinos and..
2 years ago

Thailand’s SEC Embraces Crypto-Friendly Regulatory Reforms

With the release of an amended framework this month, Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken a step in the direction of creating a more crypto-friendly regulatory environment The Thai SEC oversees the selling, trading, and initial coin offerings (ICOs) of cryptocurrencies under the Digital Asset Businesses Decree Businesses..
2 years ago

Argentina Backtracks on Crypto Tax Opportunities in Legislative Bill

Recently, the Argentine administration, led by President Javier Milei, made the decision to remove cryptocurrency tax benefits from the omnibus bill that Congress is now debating With the "Law of Bases and Starting Points for the Freedom of Argentines," President Milei will have more legislative authority in addition to other sectoral changes..
2 years ago

Caesars Sportsbook Gears Up for North Carolina Online Debut in March

Caesars Sportsbook is taking calculated steps to be first in the industry as North Carolina gets ready to open its online sports betting on March 11 The operator has said that as of March 1, deposits and sign-ups for its sports betting app will be accepted This announcement will pave the way for a rapid debut into the Tar Heel State's digital..
2 years ago

Vitalik Buterin Explores AI Integration in Blockchain Protocols

Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum, is delving into the intriguing intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain protocols In his exploration, Buterin envisions AI not merely as a tool but as an active participant within blockchain mechanisms This innovative perspective suggests a potential paradigm shift, introducing..
2 years ago

First Withdrawal Among Applicants as Global X Rethinks Bitcoin ETF

Global X, known for its range of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), has taken a step back from its ambitions in the cryptocurrency space by retracting its application for a spot bitcoin ETF, as revealed in a recent regulatory filing on Tuesday This move sets Global X apart as the first among its peers who had sought approval from the US Securities and..
2 years ago

German Police Seize $2.17 Billion in Bitcoin in Record Operation

German police have confiscated 50,000 bitcoins, valued at $217 billion, making it the largest cryptocurrency seizure in the country's history, as reported by Reuters This operation, announced by the police in Dresden, stands out as the most extensive bitcoin seizure by law enforcement in Germany to date The operation was a collective effort,..
2 years ago

2023 Witnessed Decline in Crypto Scams & Soaring Recovery Rates

The damages resulting from crypto scams and theft in 2023 have been revealed by well-known blockchain security startup PeckShield in a recent report Apart from multichain losses, the analysis shows that the cryptocurrency market lost $261 billion in total this year In comparison to the prior year, when worldwide cyber thefts totaled almost $36..
2 years ago

OpenSea CEO Considers Potential Sale Between Industry Shakeup

Devin Finzer, the CEO of OpenSea, made a hint about the potential sale of the top NFT platform in a recent interview with DL News Many are surprised by this news, given OpenSea's long-standing dominance in the market Finzer has been considering other options due to recent issues, even though the platform has long been considered a..
2 years ago

Taproot Wizards’ Quantum Cats Debut Sale Faces Technical Hiccups

On Monday, there were technical issues with the much awaited debut of Taproot Wizards' first "Quantum Cats" Bitcoin NFT collection, which caused customers to become frustrated and unanticipatedly postpone the launch The collection is a part of the Ordinals project Approximately 3,000 digital cats made up the first collection, which was created as..
2 years ago

HyperVerse Faces SEC Allegations of $2 Billion Crypto Investment Fraud

A criminal indictment and complaint have been launched by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and a grand jury against two of the founders of HyperVerse, a purportedly fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scam that collected around $2 billion Operating under many identities, including HyperFund and HyperCapital, the internet..
2 years ago

kwiff and Sportradar Elevate Partnership for Supercharged Betting Experience

A major worldwide provider of sports technology, Sportradar, has announced an extended relationship with kwiff, the dynamic betting service known for its turbocharged products The longer-term deal, which is expected to last until 2025, solidifies Sportradar's standing as a crucial data and content supplier for the exciting sportsbook Pre-match..
2 years ago

Binance.US Faces Regulatory Heat Following CEO’s Guilty Plea

Following the guilty plea of former CEO Changpeng Zhao, BinanceUS is facing regulatory problems, with authorities in Florida and Alaska dealing a blow to the cryptocurrency exchange The Florida Office of Financial Regulation has placed an emergency suspension order against the exchange, while the Alaska Division of Banking and Securities has..
2 years ago

Crypto Karaoke Giant Somesing Faces Massive $11.5M Security Breach

Recent developments saw the well-known cryptocurrency karaoke platform Somesing become the target of a hacking attack on January 27, which led to a significant loss of SSX tokens Fifty-four million unallocated tokens from the compromised set were meant to be in circulation by the end of 2025 Furthermore, the fund has 226 million SSX tokens in its..
2 years ago

Harvest Hong Kong Initiates First Spot Bitcoin ETF Application in Hong Kong

Introducing a first: Harvest Hong Kong, a prominent fund management company in China, has formally applied to the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) for a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) The approval of the first-ever spot Bitcoin ETF in the US by the US Securities and Exchange Commission came shortly after this..
2 years ago

Mississippi Legislators Present Yet Another Bill for Mobile Sports Betting

With a new measure, House measure 635, appearing with text exactly similar to that of its predecessor, House Bill 271, the movement for statewide mobile sports betting in Mississippi gathers steam Rep Jay McKnight, a Republican who chairs the gaming committee and was formerly on the state's Mobile-Online Sports Betting Task Force, is the sponsor..
2 years ago

Survey Indicates Bearish Sentiment on Bitcoin’s Prices in Future

According to the results of a recent study by Deutsche Bank, which was conducted from January 15 to January 19, most participants were pessimistic about the future pricing of Bitcoin The study, which included 2,000 respondents from the US, the UK, and the Eurozone, aimed to determine perceptions on the direction and volatility of the price of..
2 years ago

Anthony Scaramucci Envisions Bitcoin to hit $170k Following Halving

The founder of SkyBridge Capital, Anthony Scaramucci, had a positive outlook on the future course of Bitcoin on a recent episode of The Wolf Of All Streets Podcast Experienced at Goldman Sachs, Scaramucci said that a "conservative" spike in Bitcoin of more than 300% was possible in the coming months Scaramucci predicted that Bitcoin may hit a..
2 years ago