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


Sports Betting in Vermont Starts Today – Key Details

Vermont is set to launch sports betting on Thursday, January 11 at 12 am ET, nearly seven months after Governor Phil Scott signed the relevant bill The decision comes after a lengthy four-year legislative journey, a comprehensive study on the benefits of sports betting in Vermont, and detailed regulatory decision-making Which Sportsbooks Will Be..
2 years ago

Ripple Labs Announces $285 Million Share Buyback

Ripple Labs, known for its cryptocurrency XRP, recently made headlines by buying back $285 million worth of its shares This move pegs the company's value at an impressive $113 billion Announced on January 10, this initiative allows early investors and employees to sell up to 6% of their stake in the company The company has earmarked $500..
2 years ago

Apple’s India App Store Drops Binance, KuCoin Following Government Notice

The Indian government recently issued compliance notices to several offshore cryptocurrency exchanges, including Binance, KuCoin, Huobi, Kraken, Gateio, Bittrex, Bitstamp, MEXC Global, and Bitfinex These notices, sent under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) by the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of the Finance Ministry, have led to..
2 years ago

FanDuel Launches Kick of Destiny 2: Gronkowski’s Shot at Redemption

FanDuel, the official betting partner of the NFL, is set to launch the Kick of Destiny 2 campaign, featuring four-time Super Bowl Champion Rob Gronkowski This initiative follows the success of last year's campaign and marks another collaboration between FanDuel and Gronkowski FanDuel is now introducing an interactive element to the campaign..
2 years ago

BitPay Expands Cryptocurrency Options with 100+ New Additions

BitPay has enhanced its cryptocurrency payment services, introducing support for over 100 new cryptocurrencies This move allows customers to make payments using a wider range of coins and tokens, both online and in-person, through the BitPay app The upgrade includes popular community-driven assets like Uniswap (UNI), Binance Coin (BNB), Chainlink..
2 years ago

Upbit Singapore Gains Major Payment Institution License for Crypto Expansion

Upbit Singapore was officially established as a Major Payment Institution, according to a statement released on January 8 via the company's official website This significant advancement creates the conditions for Upbit Singapore to expand its service offering domestically Upbit Singapore's MPI status places it at the forefront of cryptocurrency..
2 years ago

CryptoQuant Sheds Light on Spot Bitcoin ETF Futures

In the lead-up to this historic decision by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), analysts at CryptoQuant have crafted a narrative of two possible outcomes that may transpire, much to the excitement of the cryptocurrency community about the approval of spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs In a positive development, researchers at CryptoQuant..
2 years ago

Standard Chartered Bank Forecasts Bitcoin Boom with Spot ETF Approval

Standard Chartered Bank has laid the groundwork for a possible financial revolution by revealing that $50 to $100 billion would flow into Bitcoin if spot Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are approved in 2024 This is a hugely significant disclosure The excitement around the more than a dozen spot Bitcoin ETF applications that are pending review by..
2 years ago

CNBC Forecasts SEC Approval This Week On Spot Bitcoin ETF

The Securities and Exchange Commission of the United States (SEC) is about to make a much-awaited ruling on exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that trade in Bitcoin on the spot Top financial news source CNBC predicts that spot Bitcoin ETFs will be approved this week, and that trading may begin by the end of the workweek The approval date, which is..
2 years ago

Global Bitcoin Adoption Soars with a 174% Surge in Merchants

A noteworthy trend indicates that there will be a large increase in worldwide merchant listings for Bitcoin payments in 2023, according to Bitcoin merchant mapping company BTC Map According to the most recent data, there has been an almost threefold growth, with 2,207 venues taking Bitcoin at the beginning of the year and 6,126 at the..
2 years ago

CoinShares Report Declares a Top-Three Year for Crypto Inflows

Amazingly, during 2023, investment products for digital assets saw a phenomenal influx of $225 billion, making it the third-best year since 2017 According to CoinShares' most recent report, inflows into the asset class have increased significantly, with total inflows being 27 times greater than in 2022 Most of this recovery occurred in the..
2 years ago

Visa’s Web3 Initiative Reshapes Customer Engagement

Visa has introduced the Visa Web3 Loyalty Engagement Solution, a ground-breaking endeavor in the rapidly evolving world of digital payments This innovative service marks a significant shift in the field of customer loyalty programs by fusing the real and virtual worlds to provide users a more engaging and game-like experience The introduction..
2 years ago

$1.19 Million Bitcoin Sent to Satoshi’s Original Wallet, Sparks Discussion

A mysterious transaction took place recently, involving the transfer of 26917 Bitcoin, valued at approximately $119 million, to the Genesis wallet associated with Satoshi Nakamoto This happened just after Bitcoin celebrated its 15th anniversary The Genesis wallet, known as “1A1zP,” has been historically dormant except for minor dust..
2 years ago

CoinsPaid Hit by Major $7.5M Crypto Theft Again

On January 5, CoinsPaid, an Estonian crypto-payments service provider, experienced a significant cyberattack Hackers successfully stole approximately $75 million in cryptocurrency from the Binance (BNB) and Ethereum (ETH) chains This event marked another security breach for CoinsPaid, following a previous incident in July 2023, where the company..
2 years ago

ACE Exchange Faces Turmoil as Founder Arrested in Cryptocurrency Scam Unravels

In a sudden and dramatic twist, ACE, a Taiwanese cryptocurrency exchange, finds itself in the midst of turmoil as its founder, David Pan, was apprehended on January 4 Alongside 13 other suspects, Pan faces accusations related to their purported involvement in a cryptocurrency scam spanning three years, as reported by the Liberty Times According..
2 years ago

Valkyrie and ARK 21Shares Spearhead Latest Wave of Spot Bitcoin ETF Filings

The race for the first spot Bitcoin ETF approval in the United States is heating up, with Valkyrie and ARK 21Shares joining the fray In a strategic move, both companies submitted filings for 8-A registration of securities with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on January 4, following in the footsteps of industry giants Grayscale and..
2 years ago

Crypto Lawyer John Deaton Offers to Represent US Retail Token Holders in Congressional Hearing

John Deaton, a cryptocurrency lawyer, has offered to defend US retail token holders in response to the Financial Services GOP's notice of the next Congressional hearing on Capital Markets and Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Inclusion Deaton, who gained notoriety for his role in the Ripple Labs and XRP lawsuit against the SEC, says he..
2 years ago

Bitcoin’s Transaction Surge Linked to Lightning Network Growth

The increase in Bitcoin transactions has been explained by recent market study conducted by Kaminari, which partially attributes it to the growing ecology of the Lightning Network 40 million transactions were made using Bitcoin in Q3 2023 alone, indicating a sharp increase in the platform's use as a transactional layer According to the report,..
2 years ago

Robert Kiyosaki Suggests Economic Turmoil Ahead, Urges Bitcoin Investment

Prominent writer Robert Kiyosaki, who co-wrote the best-selling book "Rich Dad Poor Dad," is warning readers about what he sees as impending economic disaster Kiyosaki, whose book has sold over 32 million copies in over 109 countries, has been widely successful He has expressed his fears about the possible direction our politicians may be taking..
2 years ago

Mobile Sports Betting Launch in North Carolina to go Live Soon

According to media sources, North Carolina's much anticipated mobile sports betting might launch by the end of February After seven operators filed state applications for sports betting licenses before the deadline of December 27th, the excitement around this launch grew even more Up to twelve mobile operators might soon be approved, since the..
2 years ago