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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  • Crypto
  • Trading
  • Sports Betting

Daniel's latest articles

U.S. Congress Demands Answers from NBA Over Betting Scandal

As the new NBA season began with highlight performances and star debuts, attention quickly shifted away from the court Lawmakers in Washington are now demanding answers from NBA commissioner Adam Silver following a string of arrests tied to illegal gambling and game-fixing claims involving both current and former league figures Good to..
7 months ago

Brazil Fast-Tracks Bill to Raise Online Betting Tax to 24 Percent

Brazil’s Finance and Taxation Committee (CFT) has approved an urgent motion to accelerate the bill that would raise taxes on online betting operators from 12% to 24%, a major step in the Government’s fiscal recovery plan The move allows the proposal to bypass other committees and proceed directly to a floor vote in the Chamber of..
7 months ago

Brazil Declares Match-Fixing Prevention a Public Policy Priority

The Ministry of Sports of Brazil opened BiS Brasília 2025 with a strong message: fighting match-fixing is now a public policy priority The event gathered government leaders, regulators, and top industry executives for two days of discussions on betting regulation, taxation, and integrity Good to Know Brazil’s Ministry of Sports..
7 months ago

College Athletes Get Green Light to Wager on Professional Sports

The NCAA has approved a rule allowing student-athletes to place bets on professional sports, a major shift reflecting the realities of modern betting culture Good to Know The new rule takes effect on November 1 College athletes still cannot bet on NCAA games or share insider information Partnerships between schools and..
7 months ago

Mike Novogratz Sees Bitcoin Closing the Year Near $125K

Crypto billionaire Mike Novogratz, CEO of Galaxy Digital, is tempering expectations for those betting on a new all-time high for Bitcoin this year Speaking with CNBC, the longtime crypto investor said he expects Bitcoin to end 2025 in the $100,000 to $125,000 range, calling for patience as the market recovers from recent volatility Good to..
7 months ago

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Seeks Stricter Rules on Sports Gambling

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has long been one of the most vocal advocates for legalized sports betting in the United States Yet now, after years of rapid market growth, he believes the time has come for tighter regulation and clearer national standards Good to Know Adam Silver has supported legal betting since his 2014 New York Times..
7 months ago

NHL Makes Kalshi and Polymarket Official Prediction Partners

he National Hockey League is stepping into new territory by signing a multi-year US marketing partnership with Kalshi and Polymarket, two of the biggest names in prediction trading The deal officially makes both exchanges the NHL’s prediction market partners, expanding the league’s fan engagement strategy beyond traditional sports betting and..
7 months ago

Massachusetts Reviews Sportsbook VIP Programs for Player Safety

Massachusetts gaming regulators are rethinking how online sportsbooks handle their VIP and loyalty programs after raising concerns that these promotions may target frequent losing bettors instead of rewarding responsible play Good to Know The review follows findings that VIP rewards often go to players who lose more frequently..
7 months ago

Wisconsin Lawmakers Introduce New Bill to Legalize Online Sports Betting

Wisconsin may soon join the growing list of states offering legal online sports betting Representative Kalan Haywood has introduced Bill LRB-4723/1, a proposal that would officially authorize mobile wagering across the state while redefining how bets are treated under Wisconsin law Good to Know The bill allows online wagers only if the..
7 months ago

DraftKings Expands Into Prediction Markets with Railbird Acquisition

DraftKings is stepping into new territory The Boston-based gaming operator has officially acquired Railbird Exchange, a federally regulated prediction market, marking its move into one of the most talked-about areas in online wagering Good to Know Railbird Exchange is regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)..
7 months ago

Ricardo Salinas Predicts Bitcoin Will Reach $1.5 Million

Mexican billionaire Ricardo Salinas Pliego is once again backing Bitcoin, predicting an extraordinary price surge that could push the leading cryptocurrency to $15 million per coin Good to Know Salinas expects Bitcoin to rise about 14 times from current levels He believes Bitcoin will match and surpass gold’s $30 trillion market..
7 months ago

Andrew Cuomo Pitches Crypto and AI Vision for New York City as He Makes Political Comeback

Andrew Cuomo is reportedly making a political comeback — and this time, crypto and AI are at the center of his campaign The former New York governor, now running for mayor of New York City, wants to transform the city into what he calls “the global hub of the future” Good to Know Cuomo aims to unite crypto, AI, and biotech under..
7 months ago

Ripple to Acquire GTreasury for $1B

Ripple is taking another major step beyond blockchain payments by moving into the corporate treasury space The company announced plans to acquire GTreasury, a cloud-based treasury and digital asset infrastructure provider, in a deal valued at $1 billion Good to Know Ripple plans to buy GTreasury for $1B, pending regulatory approval..
7 months ago

Visa Says Stablecoins Will Redefine Credit Markets

Stablecoins are no longer just for crypto traders — at least that’s the view from Visa, one of the biggest players in global finance In its latest research report, the payments giant says stablecoins could transform how credit works across borders and industries Good to Know Visa estimates stablecoins have already powered over $500..
7 months ago

BlackRock Launches GENIUS-Aligned Stablecoin Fund

BlackRock is making a calculated move into the stablecoin market by introducing a fund designed to meet the growing demand for compliant reserve management solutions The asset management powerhouse, which oversees more than $10 trillion, now positions itself as a bridge between traditional finance and digital payments Good to Know The..
7 months ago

Swiss Regulator Files Criminal Complaint Against FIFA Over Blockchain Tokens

The Swiss gambling regulator Gespa has filed a criminal complaint against FIFA, alleging that the football organization’s sale of blockchain-based Right to Buy (RTB) tokens constitutes an illegal gambling service Good to Know Gespa now claims FIFA’s token sales fall under gambling and lottery law The complaint follows weeks of..
7 months ago

Kraken Buys Small Exchange in $100 Million Deal to Expand U.S. Crypto Futures and Prediction Markets

Kraken has moved deeper into the regulated trading space after acquiring Small Exchange from IG Group in a $100 million transaction The purchase marks a major step toward creating a fully US-based crypto derivatives platform, complete with clearing, matching, and risk systems all under one regulated framework Good to Know Small..
7 months ago

Barkley Rips NCAA for Considering Betting Rights for Students

Charles Barkley has taken a strong stand against a new NCAA proposal that would allow college athletes to place bets on professional sports, calling the idea “a joke” and warning it could further damage the integrity of college athletics Good to Know The NCAA Division I Administrative Committee has adopted the proposal, pending..
7 months ago

Brazil Betting Operators Say Tax Proposal Is Ill-Timed

Brazil’s National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL) has strongly opposed Finance Minister Fernando Haddad’s recent defense of higher betting taxes, calling his comments both “technically flawed and entirely ill-timed” Good to Know Brazil’s current betting tax structure was approved by Congress in 2023 after months of..
7 months ago

Kalshi Appeals Maryland Ruling Over Prediction Market Dispute

Kalshi is taking its legal fight to the next level The prediction market operator has filed an appeal with the US Court of Appeals after a Maryland district court denied its request to block state regulators from enforcing a cease-and-desist order Good to Know Kalshi is a federally regulated exchange licensed by the Commodity Futures..
7 months ago
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