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


ESPN BET Launch Safeguarding Integrity with New Guidelines

The sports media behemoth ESPN is poised to make its foray into the world of legal sports betting with ESPN BET, following a ground-breaking $2 billion, 10-year collaboration with PENN Entertainment Inc ESPN's calculated entry into the lucrative realm of sports betting is shown by this action ESPN has released strict criteria to protect the..
2 years ago

JPMorgan Questions Bullish Rally in Cryptocurrency In Between ETF Excitement

While the digital asset market has been seeing a strong bounce due to investors' expectation of the approval of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), JPMorgan has raised doubts over the durability of the gain According to the bank's research study, the cryptocurrency market has experienced a speculative increase throughout the last month due..
2 years ago

2023 Witnesses a Triple Surge in Bitcoin Millionaire Wallets

In 2023, there were an astounding three times as many Bitcoin wallets with a combined value of more than one million dollars This is a phenomenal development The number of Bitcoin billionaires has increased significantly, according to BitInfoCharts, rising from 23,795 in January 2023 to an astounding 81,925 at the time of publishing The..
2 years ago

PointsBet Canada Faces Penalty for Violating Gaming Standards in Ontario

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has recently begun to investigate PointsBet Canada and has threatened to fine the company for several alleged infractions of the Registrar's Standards for Internet Gaming in Ontario The fine covers a number of infractions that AGCO found at PointsBet Canada, raising questions regarding the safety..
2 years ago

Former FTX Executives Launch Exchange in Post-Scandal Reckoning

A new cryptocurrency platform called Backpack has been developed by former FTX executives, including Can Sun, who served as FTX's general counsel and was a key witness in Sam Bankman-Fried's trial This is a significant move in the cryptocurrency field With a focus on security and transparency, the platform is ready to offer a new viewpoint on the..
2 years ago

BlackRock Confronts SEC Over Crypto ETF Regulations

BlackRock, the world's largest asset management firm with over $8 trillion in assets, is currently in a dispute with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over the regulation of cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) The firm argues that there should be no distinction between futures ETFs, which have been approved by the SEC, and..
2 years ago

OECD Framework Sets 2027 Goal for Crypto Tax Compliance

48 countries have pledged to implement a new tax-transparency standard by 2027 This agreement, focusing on crypto exchanges, aims to facilitate the automatic exchange of information across borders, thereby combating tax evasion The commitment, involving the UK, Singapore, and Luxembourg among others, integrates the Organisation for Economic..
2 years ago

Stake.com Seizes Colombia Market with Betfair Acquisition

Stakecom, operating under Easygo, makes a calculated step by obtaining a license approval from ColJuegos, the Colombian authority, which is good until 2025 In the Latin American market, the corporation declares its dedication to expansion and innovation According to Easygo's Chief Strategy Officer Brais Pena, Colombia is the perfect place for..
2 years ago

New York Sports Betting Operators Make History with $2 Billion Handle

In October, New York's legal online sports betting operators had a historic month, becoming the first American market to produce a handle exceeding $2 billion on a monthly basis The NFL, college football, NHL, NBA, and MLB were among the major sports leagues that came together to fuel a spike in betting activity Dominance of FanDuel and..
2 years ago

U.S. Senators Introduce Legislation to Block Transactions with China’s Digital Yuan

Senator Rick Scott has sponsored the Chinese CBDC Prohibition Act, which aims to bar US financial service providers from taking part in any transactions with China's central bank digital currency (CBDC), in an effort to protect American financial interests Peer-to-peer crowdfunding sites, post offices, remittance companies, and all money..
2 years ago

Celsius Network Secures Court Approval to Transition to Bitcoin Mining Company

The conversion of cryptocurrency loan platform Celsius Network into a Bitcoin mining business owned by creditors has been approved by a judge The goal of this tactical change is to reimburse account holders who haven't been able to access their money in excess of a year A Fresh Chapter for Celsius Network After the company's financial collapse..
2 years ago

NCAA Adopts Revised Penalties for Student-Athlete Gambling

The NCAA has announced major changes to the sanctions imposed on student-athletes found wagering on college sports, including those at their own institutions, in response to concerns expressed by the Collegiate Commissioners Association This action attempts to maintain the integrity of collegiate athletics while addressing the pervasive problem of..
2 years ago

Standard Chartered’s SC Ventures and SBI Holdings to Forge Digital Asset Venture in UAE

In collaboration with the Japanese financial behemoth SBI Holdings, SC Ventures, the fintech investment branch of British bank Standard Chartered, plans to launch a "Digital Asset Joint Venture" investment business in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) This partnership is a big step forward for financial technology and digital assets Ambitious Goals..
2 years ago

Ritual’s $25M Funding Round Paves the Way for Decentralized AI Advancements in Crypto

Ritual, a decentralized AI network, has come out of stealth mode with a compelling plan to revolutionize the Web3 The firm recently revealed that it has secured a sizeable $25 million Series A investment round, headed by Archetype, marking an important turning point in its trajectory Ritual's primary goal is to provide an AI-powered infrastructure..
2 years ago

Florida Supreme Court Asked to Halt Seminole Tribe’s Sports Betting Expansion

In a new development the West Flagler Associates has filed a suit with the Florida Supreme Court to stop the Seminole Tribe from expanding its sports betting operations This transpires soon after the Seminole Tribe declared the reopening of their sports wagering application In an application, West Flagler Associates asked the Florida Supreme..
2 years ago

SEC Continues Its Battle Against Binance in Regulatory Showdown

John Reed Stark, the former head of the SEC's Office of Internet Enforcement, has highlighted the agency's recent objections to Binance's legal position Citing a declaration from Binance's Chief Compliance Officer, the opposition focuses on Binance's purported activities as an unregistered securities exchange in the US Binance's Legal Challenge..
2 years ago

Former NYSE President Competes to Revive FTX Exchange

Unbelievably, one of the top three candidates to buy and maybe save the troubled FTX exchange is none other than Tom Farley, the former head of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) This development has raised expectations for the struggling cryptocurrency company to start over Two other major competitors in the financial scene that Faceley's firm..
2 years ago

Flutter’s Sky Bet and EFL Kickstart £6m ‘Building Foundations’ Fund

Flutter Entertainment's Sky Bet has teamed up with the English Football League (EFL) to kick off the 'Building Foundations' Fund, earmarking £6 million for grassroots initiatives in England and Wales This fund, unprecedented in its scope and focus on community activities, allows the 72 EFL clubs to apply for grants to either bolster their current..
2 years ago

Circle Internet Financial Contemplates 2024 IPO

Three years after first announcing plans for a public listing through a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) arrangement with Concord Acquisition Corp, stablecoin issuer Circle Internet Financial is now considering going public in 2024 Circle Internet Financial is reportedly in talks with advisors on its possible initial public offering..
2 years ago

Robinhood Expands into the UK and EU with Crypto Trading

Robinhood, the highly popular trading platform, is getting ready to start its crypto trading services in the European Union and brokerage activities in the United Kingdom, marking a significant leap in its worldwide development ambitions "With an experienced team in place, we will soon launch brokerage operations in the UK" was how Robinhood..
2 years ago