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


Virginia State Senate Pioneers New Digital Asset Legislation

The Virginia State Senate has introduced Senate Bill No 339 (SB 339), a comprehensive legislative proposal that addresses taxation, transactions, and digital asset mining This is a ground-breaking step This proposal, spearheaded by Senator Saddam Azlan Salim and introduced on January 9, is presently being discussed in the Senate and might have an..
2 years ago

Former OpenSea Product Manager Appeals Insider Trading Conviction in NFT Case

Former product manager at OpenSea, a well-known NFT marketplace, Nathaniel Chastain has made a big move in his legal defense against his conviction for wire fraud and money laundering connected to insider trading using NFTs On January 16, 2024, Chastain's legal team filed an appeal with the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit The appeal..
2 years ago

Former SEC Official Says, Crypto A Key Player in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election

John Reed Stark, a former employee of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has emphasized the critical role that cryptocurrencies would play in deciding the results of the 2024 US presidential election As the president of the cybersecurity company John Reed Stark Consulting at the moment, Stark offers presidential contenders a special..
2 years ago

India’s RBI Chief Reiterates Dangers of Cryptocurrencies

Shaktikanta Das, Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), recently raised concerns about the risks cryptocurrencies pose, especially for emerging economies Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Das highlighted the potential dangers these digital assets could bring to financial and currency stability, as well as to the monetary..
2 years ago

Crypto Exchange Bybit Launches Self-Custodial Keyless Wallet

Today, Bybit, one of the leading top 3 crypto exchanges by trading volume, announced the launch of its Keyless Wallet This new feature is a self-custody solution, designed to enhance the security of digital assets while simplifying access for users This announcement comes as Bybit celebrates a major milestone, reaching over 1 million users on..
2 years ago

ARK Invest Prioritizes In-House Spot Bitcoin ETF Over BITO

ARK Invest has decided to stick with its strategy of switching from ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) to its own spot bitcoin ETF Not too long ago, the ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW) sold 758,915 shares of BITO for about $15 million, and at the same time, it bought 365,695 shares of ARKB, its in-house bitcoin ETF, for about $15..
2 years ago

MetaMask Introduces Ethereum Validator Staking Service for Crypto Enthusiasts

One of the top providers of cryptocurrency wallets, MetaMask, has added a new validator staking option to its portfolio Users of Ethereum may now manage their validator node thanks to this innovation, which improves their interaction with the blockchain Through the MetaMask Portfolio, users of MetaMask may take advantage of validator staking as..
2 years ago

LIV Golf Bolsters Integrity Measures with U.S. Integrity Partnership

LIV Golf, the new golf league, has been the talk of the town since it was founded in 2021, especially because of its ties to Saudi Arabia Despite the league's reputation for controversy, a recent event highlights its commitment to upholding the integrity of the game Lawrence Burian, the Chief Operating Officer of LIV Golf, highlights the..
2 years ago

Federal Judge Calls for Review in SEC’s Case Against Binance

A significant legal turning point has been reached by Federal Judge Amy Berman Jackson, who is supervising the SEC lawsuit against Binance, BinanceUS, and former CEO Changpeng Zhao She has called for a thorough judicial examination into the categorization of digital assets as securities Judge Jackson established the basis for a comprehensive..
2 years ago

Tether (USDT) Increases Bitcoin Holdings to Over $2.8 Billion

According to information from Ki Young Ju, CEO of CryptoQuant, stablecoin issuer Tether (USDT), has dramatically grown its Bitcoin holdings, reaching a massive $282 billion Although Tether reported holdings of around $16 billion in their most recent quarterly report, on-chain data tells a different reality The discrepancy between the official..
2 years ago

U.S. Treasury Official Advocates Proactive Crypto Regulation to Avert Crises

To avert future catastrophes, US Treasury Assistant Secretary for Financial Institutions Graham Steele has advocated for the creation of precise regulatory guidelines for cryptocurrencies During an event organized by the George Washington University Law School, Steele emphasized the significance of proactive regulation and the critical time for..
2 years ago

B2Prime Group Secures Initial Approval for Virtual Asset Services in Dubai

The B2Prime Group subsidiary B2B Prime Digital MENA has obtained "Initial Approval" for licensing from the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), marking a noteworthy milestone The foundation for complete virtual asset services in the area is laid by this breakthrough, even if operational permission is still required for the licensing..
2 years ago

EU Agrees on Stringent Measures to Combat Crypto Money Laundering

A ground-breaking preliminary agreement on a comprehensive regulatory approach aimed at combating money laundering has been struck by European Union authorities, with an emphasis on tightening the shackles on cryptocurrency businesses A comprehensive attempt to address problems with money laundering and sanctions evasion is represented by the..
2 years ago

Tether Responds to UNODC Claims, Defending Against Money Laundering Allegations

The top stablecoin provider, Tether, is defending itself against new charges made by the UNODC, which claims that USDT is widely used in East and Southeast Asia for fraud and money laundering The stability, ease of usage, anonymity, and cheap transaction costs of USDT on the Tron blockchain make it a preferred cryptocurrency among criminals in..
2 years ago

Bitcoin’s Usefulness Debated Again as ‘Pet Rock’ by JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon

The longtime critic of cryptocurrencies and CEO of JPMorgan, Jamie Dimon, recently expressed his doubts about Bitcoin (BTC) in an interview with CNBC Squawk Box, comparing it to a "pet rock" Dimon argues that Bitcoin has no practical use outside of illegal activity, even if he acknowledges the promise of blockchain technology Dimon declares,..
2 years ago

ARK Investment Management Realigns Crypto Portfolio with ETF Shuffle

Under Cathie Wood's direction, ARK Investment Management made a calculated decision to significantly alter its bitcoin investment portfolio The company transferred about $16 million into its own ARK 21 Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) after leaving the ProShares Bitcoin ETF (BITO) Selling BITO shares was part of ARK's decision to remove its holdings..
2 years ago

Ripple Hits Pause on Public Debut Plans Between Share Buybacks

The massive fintech company Ripple, situated in San Francisco, has decided to forgo its planned IPO in favor of a repurchase program involving hundreds of millions of shares, a calculated strategic decision In an exclusive interview with CNBC, the CEO of the business, Brad Garlinghouse, disclosed that Ripple had already repurchased a whopping $1..
2 years ago

European Union Strengthens Crypto Regulations to Combat Financial Crimes

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has expanded the scope of the European Union's Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations to include bitcoin businesses that are based in the area An important step has been taken in the EU's continuing efforts to tackle financial crimes inside the cryptocurrency sector with..
2 years ago

Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Validates Tether’s Financial Integrity

A noteworthy step is that Tether Holdings' financial stability has been confirmed by Cantor Fitzgerald LP CEO Howard Lutnick, who has expressed his trust in the company Cantor Fitzgerald, acting as Tether's custodian, is essential to the management of a significant amount of Tether's assets Lutnick said in an interview with Bloomberg Television..
2 years ago

Binance Contemplates Delisting Privacy Coins Between Compliance Concerns

There have been rumors circulating in the Zcash community recently that the massive cryptocurrency Binance may be preparing to perform a thorough analysis of privacy currencies listed on its platform, which might result in the delisting of some assets Since November 2023, Binance has been holding talks with representatives of privacy coin projects..
2 years ago