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.

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  • Sports Betting

Daniel's latest articles


Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Urges Stronger Crypto Lobbying Ahead of 2024 Election

In the run-up to the 2024 election, Brian Armstrong, the CEO of Coinbase, one of the top US digital asset exchanges, is raising the alarm about the necessity of stepped-up crypto lobbying Armstrong voiced worries about the difficult regulatory climate faced by crypto startups in the US in a recent interview with Ryan Selkis, the founder of market..
3 years ago

Ethereum Co-Creator Vitalik Buterin Shares Concerns About CBDC Development

The central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) have generated a lot of attention and discussion in the financial and technological communities In a recent interview with CNBC, Vitalik Buterin, a co-creator of Ethereum, discussed his changing views on CBDCs He originally believed they had great promise, but today he thinks they have mostly become..
3 years ago

Crypto Exchange Coinbase Expands Services in Spain With Regulatory Greenlight

Coinbase, a major player in the crypto exchange world, has secured a registration with the Bank of Spain as a cryptocurrency exchange and custodian wallet provider This move allows Coinbase to bolster its presence in Spain by offering its complete range of products and services to both individual and institutional users Nana Murugesan, who..
3 years ago

FTX Europe in Acquisition Talks with Coinbase, Sources Say

Coinbase Inc, the leading US crypto exchange, is looking beyond American borders Recently, they've explored the idea of purchasing FTX Europe, as per a report by Fortune Despite facing increased regulatory pressure domestically, Coinbase aims to broaden its global reach, with a particular interest in enhancing its derivatives..
3 years ago

Ethereum’s Shanghai Upgrade Fails to Spark Network Activity Surge, Says JPMorgan

According to a new study report by JPMorgan (JPM), the much-awaited Ethereum Shanghai upgrade, which was deployed in April, has not resulted in the anticipated boom in network traffic The results have been less robust than expected, despite the update bringing about important improvements, such as a switch from proof-of-work (PoW) to..
3 years ago

Bankrupt Miner Core Scientific to Bolster Bitcoin Mining Fleet with Bitmain Servers

Core Scientific (CORZQ), a bankrupt mining business, is repositioning itself strategically in the cryptocurrency mining market The business has made known its intention to buy 27,000 bitcoin (BTC) mining servers from Bitmain, a major participant in the market for crypto mining machinery This deal, which will cost Core Scientific $231 million..
3 years ago

WazirX Predicts Prolonged Crypto Taxation in India Until 2025

The Indian cryptocurrency market has been struggling with regulatory issues, such as tax repercussions that have placed pressure on exchanges Some people had anticipated for fast tax relief, but Nischal Shetty, CEO of WazirX, thinks that big changes are still years away TDS on Crypto Transactions: A Stubborn Challenge The 1% Tax Deduction at..
3 years ago

STS Secures UEFA Advertising Rights in Poland

The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) and Polish sports betting company STS, which is currently controlled by Entain, have signed a large advertising rights agreement In accordance with the terms of the agreement, STS will have the opportunity to manage marketing initiatives for the UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Europa Conference..
3 years ago

House Financial Services Committee Advances CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act

By approving the CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act, the House Financial Services Committee (HFSC) has made a significant advancement that might lead to a future House floor vote Congressman Tom Emmer (R-MN), a fervent proponent of cryptocurrencies, presented this legislation to stop the Federal Reserve from distributing Central Bank Digital..
3 years ago

UK Regulator Issues Stern Warning to Crypto Businesses Over Promotion Rules Compliance

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a strong warning to cryptocurrency firms operating within its purview and demanded that they immediately abide with recently passed financial promotion regulations This is due to the fact that the majority of cryptocurrency businesses appear to be ignoring these rules Only 24 of the more..
3 years ago

Key Witnesses Barred in Upcoming Trial of Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried

In an unexpected turn of events, District Judge Lewis Kaplan decided not to allow many key witnesses, including a well-known British lawyer and a professor from the University of Michigan, to testify in the upcoming trial of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried The trial's consequences for the Bitcoin business have drawn a lot of interest; it is..
3 years ago

Busan City Forges Ahead with Ambitious Blockchain Integration

Busan, the thriving second-largest city in South Korea, is on a visionary route to become a blockchain city of international importance A public blockchain network that will effortlessly connect to top blockchain platforms like Ethereum and Cosmos is presently being developed by the city The aim to combine blockchain-based services from many..
3 years ago

Alchemy Pay Expands Global Footprint with US Payment License

The bitcoin payment gateway Alchemy Pay has acquired a large payment license in the United States, making a big step toward expanding its worldwide reach Alchemy Pay says that it has secured a money transmitter license in the state of Arkansas, which is a significant achievement for the business A Landmark License With the issuance of this..
3 years ago

CoinScan Secures $6.3 Million Funding

The developing analytics platform CoinScan has revealed winning a hefty $63 million in investment, making a big step towards strengthening the security of the cryptocurrency world This exciting project attempts to arm cryptocurrency fans with crucial information to protect themselves against the dangers of vulnerabilities, hacks, and con artists..
3 years ago

Mt. Gox Extends Repayment Deadline as Crypto World Watches Closely

Mt Gox, the infamous cryptocurrency exchange that had a significant breach in 2014, has unexpectedly extended its payout deadline The originally planned payback deadline of October 31, 2023, has been moved forward by an entire year to October 31, 2024, according to the trustees in charge of managing the firm's recovery, who made the announcement..
3 years ago

PointsBet Faces $25,000 Fine for Violations of New Jersey Sports Betting Laws

New Jersey gambling authorities fined online sports betting startup PointsBet $25,000 for repeatedly breaking the state's sports betting regulations The New Jersey Attorney General's Office has just lately made information about the case public, despite the fact that the punishment was levied on August 23 Violations and Settlement A..
3 years ago

Grayscale Files for New Ethereum Futures ETF with SEC

The formation of a new Ethereum (ETH) futures exchange-traded fund (ETF) has recently been proposed to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by digital currency investing firm Grayscale This achievement is yet another crucial milestone in the cryptocurrency sector's evolution toward widespread adoption Grayscale's Proposal for Ethereum..
3 years ago

Vivek Ramaswamy Presents Crypto Policy Framework Plans at Messari’s Mainnet Conference

Vivek Ramaswamy, a leading GOP presidential candidate, made a huge declaration on stage at Messari's Mainnet crypto conference in New York Ramaswamy stated that he intended to present a thorough framework for crypto policy before Thanksgiving at a "fireside chat" with Messari CEO Ryan Selkis Ramaswamy's Positive Outlook on..
3 years ago

IIF Examines Digital Euro, Highlights 7 Key Areas of Concern

The Institute of International Finance (IIF), a globally recognized financial advocacy group based in Washington, DC, recently reviewed the European Commission's draft on the digital euro This review comes as a continuation of the comments they submitted earlier in June Going deep into the proposed legislation, the IIF evaluated seven crucial..
3 years ago

ACMA Blocks Multiple Illegal Gambling Sites in Australia

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has recently discovered and restricted access to a number of online gambling websites in an effort to reduce unlawful gaming activity The Interactive Gambling Act of 2001 of Australia was violated by several websites, which included Viperspin, Just Casino, Betandplay, Play Fina, and Comic..
3 years ago