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


No Gambling in Vegas for Super Bowl Players, NFL Decrees

The National Football League (NFL) has introduced a strict policy prohibiting Super Bowl players from engaging in any gambling activities in Las Vegas This rule is specifically for the players of the two teams competing in Super Bowl LVIII, scheduled at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas Typically, NFL players are allowed to bet on sports other..
2 years ago

10-Year Prison Sentence for Lawyer in $400M OneCoin Crypto Fraud

Mark Scott, a former partner at the US law firm Locke Lord, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his involvement in the OneCoin cryptocurrency scam The sentence, handed down by US District Judge Edgardo Ramos, also includes an order for Scott to forfeit assets totaling $392,940,000 These assets include bank accounts, a yacht, two Porsche..
2 years ago

Coinbase Stock Rises on Back of Analyst Upgrade

US-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase can expect to see its stock surging following an upgrade by investment bank Oppenheimer to an "outperform" rating A recent report from Yahoo Finance reveals Oppenheimer's projection of the company's stock value potentially reaching $160 Owen Lau, an analyst at Oppenheimer, explained the positive outlook..
2 years ago

Magic Eden Launches Trio of Innovations, Wallet, Rewards, and Open-Source

Magic Eden is revolutionizing the world of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) with the introduction of three major innovations These developments include a new rewards program, a cross-chain wallet, and a commitment to open-source protocols, all aimed at making NFTs more accessible and rewarding for users At the forefront of these innovations is the..
2 years ago

CryptoQuant CEO Foresees Spectacular Major Bitcoin Rally

CryptoQuant's CEO Ki Young Ju recently shared his insights, predicting a swift and impressive Bitcoin bull run fueled by major financial institutions' increasing involvement in the cryptocurrency He shared these thoughts with his 332,000 followers on a social media platform, X Ju highlighted the impact of traditional finance (TradFi) firms'..
2 years ago

Tesla’s Bitcoin Investment Remain Unchanged Through Q4 2023

Tesla, the renowned electric vehicle manufacturer led by CEO Elon Musk, maintained its Bitcoin investment through the fourth quarter of 2023 This information comes from Tesla's latest earnings report, which revealed no changes in the company's Bitcoin holdings The absence of any mention of Bitcoin in the quarterly report suggests that Tesla..
2 years ago

North Carolina’s Online Sports Betting Set to Launch Mobile Sports Betting in March

In a major move, the North Carolina State Lottery Commission approved the state's first online sports betting market, allowing participants to start creating accounts on March 1, 2024 By coincidence, this day falls precisely during March Madness, the NCAA's yearly college basketball tournament, which is a critical time for bettors on sports The..
2 years ago

SharpLink Gaming Announces $22.5 Million Sale of Fantasy Sports Units

Well-known provider of online gaming conversion solutions SharpLink Gaming has agreed to sell RSports its business divisions for creating free-to-play and fantasy sports games for a total of $225 million in cash According to the terms of the deal, which was signed on January 18, RSports will get all issued and existing shares of common stock or..
2 years ago

Bitwise Becomes the First Bitcoin ETF to Publicly Share On-Chain Addresses

By disclosing the on-chain addresses of its assets, the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (BITB) has taken a revolutionary step and emerged as the leading authorized fund This calculated move is a big step in the right direction toward transparency and fits in well with the core ideas of Bitcoin (BTC) The move by Bitwise to reveal the on-chain addresses of..
2 years ago

Coinbase Innovates Next-Gen Wallet Services

The massive cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has announced its state-of-the-art Wallet-as-a-Service (WaaS) technology in a ground-breaking move With the launch, developers now have access to an advanced, enterprise-grade solution for creating non-custodial cryptocurrency wallets, which is a major step forward The Embedded Wallet, Coinbase's..
2 years ago

Betr Casino Expands its Reach with Strategic Deals in Pennsylvania, Colorado, and Kentucky

Major agreements have been signed by the well-known gambling company Betr to increase the scope of its online sportsbook and casino The Betr Casino product will be launched in Pennsylvania through a partnership between Betr and the Cordish Gaming Group, which is The Cordish Companies' gaming subsidiary, subject to regulatory approval Betr Casino..
2 years ago

Canadian Federal Court Rejects Trudeau’s Use of Emergencies Act in Freezing Crypto

On January 23, the Federal Court of Canada rendered a decision that marked a significant legal milestone: it declared Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's use of the Emergencies Act to freeze cryptocurrency linked to the demonstrations over the 2022 truck convoy to be an unjustified violation of civil rights Under the direction of Federal Court..
2 years ago

Surging Value of TRUMP Meme Token Propels Donald Trump’s Crypto Wallet to Over $2.5 Million

The joke token TRUMP, which was once valued a few thousand dollars and was delivered to a cryptocurrency wallet bearing Donald Trump's name, has unexpectedly seen its value jump to almost $1 million, as per statistics recorded by Arkham The August token, known as TRUMP, has nothing to do with the previous US President On the other hand,..
2 years ago

Senators Lummis and Warren Clash Over Crypto Regulation

In a recent clash of perspectives, Senator Cynthia Lummis voiced her disagreement with Senator Elizabeth Warren over the contentious issue of illicit wealth flowing through cryptocurrencies globally Sen Warren spotlighted a specific case where the notorious Sinaloa Cartel laundered $900,000 using digital assets supported by blockchain technology..
2 years ago

HashKey Exchange and Animoca Brands Forge Strategic Alliance

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between HashKey Exchange, the well-known licensed virtual asset exchange with headquarters in Hong Kong, and Animoca Brands, the pioneer in defending digital property rights in gaming and the metaverse This is a revolutionary step in their partnership This alliance holds great potential to..
2 years ago

Donald Trump Firmly Rejects Central Bank Digital Currencies at New Hampshire Rally

While speaking at a rally in Laconia, New Hampshire, former US President Donald Trump reaffirmed his opposition to central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) Speaking to the assembly, Trump said, "I will never allow the creation of a Central Bank Digital Currency" The comment was directed against Vivek Ramaswamy, a candidate who supported..
2 years ago

Mt. Gox On the Move Towards Bitcoin Repayments for Creditors

Refunds for Bitcoin are being advanced by the trustee in charge of the compromised cryptocurrency exchange, Mt Gox Emails verifying the existence of the account and identity verification have been sent to creditors Bitcoin ($BTC) owed to creditors is being repaid by the trustee overseeing Mt Gox's bankruptcy proceedings According to recent..
2 years ago

Fanatics Sportsbook and Casino Launches in Pennsylvania with Exciting Features

Fanatics Sportsbook and Casino in Pennsylvania has officially opened for business, according to a statement from Fanatics Betting and Gaming With its smooth integration of casino and sports betting, the platform is expected to improve players' gaming experiences in the eleventh state where Fanatics Sportsbook is now accessible Fanatics..
2 years ago

Meta’s Cryptocurrency Agenda Under Congressional Spotlight Says Congresswoman Maxine Water

Representative Maxine Waters (D-Calif) has expressed disapproval of Meta's ongoing efforts to enter the cryptocurrency market Waters wrote to COO Javier Olivan and CEO Mark Zuckerberg expressing concerns about Meta's continued efforts to increase its market share in the digital assets space The letter, which was sent on Monday, lists Meta's five..
2 years ago

ProShares Bitcoin ETF Faces 70% Decline in Trading Activity

Trade volumes for BITO saw a significant downturn on January 18 at the New York Stock Exchange; according to Coinbase statistics, the amount traded fell from a peak of $2 billion on January 11 to little over $500 million During the same time frame, ETFcom also revealed that BITO had withdrew more than $270 million The market usefulness of BITO,..
2 years ago