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


Franklin Templeton Joins Race for Bitcoin ETF

A well-known brand in asset management, Franklin Templeton, has entered the fray by applying for a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) This action reflects a rising tendency among conventional banking institutions looking to enter the booming cryptocurrency business A Bid for a Bitcoin ETF Franklin Templeton revealed its plan for a bitcoin ETF in..
3 years ago

HSBC Ventures into Crypto with Fireblocks

One of the biggest banks in the world, HSBC, is said to have started working with the cryptocurrency custody technology company Fireblocks in a noteworthy step toward embracing the world of cryptocurrencies Despite not having been formally announced, this cooperation has been discussed among business insiders The Pioneering Technology of..
3 years ago

FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Denied Temporary Release by U.S. Federal Judge

The creator of FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, will stay in detention as a US federal judge rejected his plea for a temporary release This choice was made in response to a number of motions made by Bankman-Fried's defense team to release him pending trial A Legal Battle for Temporary Release Bankman-Fried's condition was found to be a product of his own..
3 years ago

International Betting Integrity Association Joins Forces with Lotería de la Ciudad

The City of Buenos Aires has made a big step toward boosting sports betting integrity thanks to the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA), the largest monitor of betting integrity in the world The organization and Lotera de la Ciudad, the city's regulatory agency in charge of regulating sports betting, recently signed a Memorandum of..
3 years ago

Missouri Navigates New Paths Towards Legal Sports Betting

There are encouraging indications of development after several unsuccessful attempts to legalize sports betting in Missouri in recent years John Ashcroft, Missouri's secretary of state, is now deliberating over four petitions that Alixandra Cossette, a lawyer with Stinson LLP, submitted These petitions lay forth many strategies for approving..
3 years ago

Binance.US Challenges SEC’s Demands, Calling Them ‘Unreasonable’

BinanceUS has taken a strong stance in a legal dispute with the Securities and Exchange Commission of the United States (SEC), calling several of the SEC's demands "unreasonable" and "unduly burdensome" Pushback Against SEC's Demands Legal counsel for BAM Trading Services, the owner of BinanceUS, submitted documents in opposition to the SEC's..
3 years ago

Zodia Custody Arrives in Singapore with Standard Chartered Support

Zodia Custody, a Standard Chartered affiliate, has made a splash in the Singaporean cryptocurrency market in a landmark move that unites conventional banking with the realm of digital assets The business, which specializes in storage options for cryptocurrencies, aspires to offer a safe refuge for digital assets owned by financial..
3 years ago

DraftKings Faces Backlash Over 9/11 Promotion

On Monday, DraftKings, a well-known sports betting business, came under fire for utilizing the September 11th anniversary of the terrorist attacks as part of a marketing effort to promote betting on baseball and football games On the 22nd anniversary of the attacks, the Boston-based business introduced a promotion called "Never Forget," providing..
3 years ago

Federal Appeals Court Rejects Rehearing for Florida Sports Betting Case

A federal appeals court's decision to not hear a crucial case again caused a setback for the future of legal sports betting in Florida The US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit denied two casinos' request for an en banc review of a June ruling that effectively upheld a gaming agreement between Florida and the Seminole Tribe for 2021 A Defining..
3 years ago

Internet Sports International (ISI) Powers Chinook Winds Casino Resort’s Sportsbook Revival

An interesting relationship with Oregon's Chinook Winds Casino Resort has been announced by Internet Sports International (ISI), a well-known international provider of turnkey racing and sportsbook software and solutions Following a brief hiatus in operations to look for a new partner, Chinook Winds' sportsbook reopened its doors to the public on..
3 years ago

Bally’s Interactive and Cleveland Browns Unveil Enhanced Bally Bet Sportsbook App in Ohio

The Cleveland Browns of the NFL have teamed up with Bally's Interactive, the digital and sports betting business of Bally's Corporation, to debut the updated Bally Bet Sportsbook app in Ohio in time for the start of the football season A Next-Generation Sports Betting Experience The Bally Bet Sportsbook app guarantees Ohio Browns fans and sports..
3 years ago

David Marcus Aims to Revolutionize Global Payments with Bitcoin-Based Startup

David Marcus, well known for being a co-founder of Facebook's Diem cryptocurrency project, is currently leading a ground-breaking initiative aimed at creating a worldwide payments network using Bitcoin (BTC) A New Vision for Payments Marcus, the co-founder and CEO of Lightspark, revealed his Bitcoin-based payments startup's ambitious aim to..
3 years ago

Spielworks Expands Its Blockchain Gaming Ecosystem with Atomic Hub Acquisition

With its most recent acquisition of Atomic Hub, Spielworks, a well-known blockchain firm at the nexus of Web3 and conventional gaming, is making waves This tactical choice is expected to improve Spielworks' offers and promote the fusion of its goods and services A Synergistic Acquisition The goal of Spielworks is to improve the Atomic Hub NFT..
3 years ago

Animoca Brands Secures $20 Million Investment for Mocaverse Project

Animoca Brands, a prominent player in the metaverse and gaming venture capital arena, has successfully raised $20 million in funding from a consortium of esteemed Web3 investors This significant investment is poised to propel Animoca's ambitious Mocaverse project forward A Web3 Investment Collaboration The funding round was spearheaded by CMCC..
3 years ago

Coinbase Addresses Rumors of Service Halt for Indian Users

Recently circulated rumors claimed that Coinbase will stop serving customers in India The bitcoin exchange has responded with an explanation In contrast to prior rumors, it appears that the move is targeted at Indian users who have not passed Coinbase's upgraded requirements rather than all Indian consumers The claims, which first appeared on..
3 years ago

India’s Cryptocurrency Verdict To Be Decided In Coming Months

India is prepared to choose its own course in the cryptocurrency world as it continues to change India is evaluating its position on cryptocurrencies in light of conversations held within the Group of Twenty (G20) framework, according to Ajay Seth, Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs Seth stressed that India's stance on..
3 years ago

Feds After Teen Hacker for Millions in Bitcoin and a Slick Sports Car

The US Department of Justice is actively working to recover millions in Bitcoin taken by a young hacker Ahmad Wagaafe Hared, who used his stolen wealth to buy a sports car, faces the consequences of his past actions SIM-swapping is the method Hared and his accomplices used It's a deceptive trick where hackers fool cell phone providers into..
3 years ago

G20 Pushes for Global Crypto Reporting System

The G20 leaders, representing the 20 most influential global economies, are advocating for a prompt roll-out of a cross-border crypto framework This stance emerged from their two-day summit in New Delhi, where they discussed the worldwide implications of digital assets As per the meeting details, this framework aims to begin information sharing..
3 years ago

Apple Buys Book Rights with Eyes on a Bankman-Fried Biopic

Apple has recently secured the rights to an intriguing book by Michael Lewis, which chronicles the life and career of Sam Bankman-Fried, the embattled founder of the now-bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX Purchasing the book rights for a reported $5 million, Apple will be bringing to its audience a detailed account titled "Going Infinite: The..
3 years ago

BetMGM’s Enhanced App Welcomes the NFL Season 2023-24

On September 7th, the Detroit Lions and Kansas City Chiefs faced off in an exciting game, with the Lions coming out on top 21-20 This marked the beginning of the 2023–24 NFL season The newly updated BetMGM app, which gave players access to a variety of intriguing new features, debuted just in time for the game, heightening the excitement A Shot..
3 years ago