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


Glassnode and Ark Invest Introduce ‘Cointime Economics’

A ground-breaking economic model for assessing Bitcoin's onchain metrics has evolved as a result of research by Glassnode and Ark Invest academics working together It is known as "Cointime Economics" In contrast to the traditional methodology of employing unspent transaction outputs (UTXOs), this cutting-edge framework presents a fresh strategy..
3 years ago

Blockstream’s Innovative ‘Splicing’ Feature Revolutionizes Lightning Channels

Significantly changing the landscape of Lightning channels, Blockstream has revealed the "Splicing" functionality within its Core Lightning implementation This comes after ACINQ just implemented Splicing, which allowed "Eclair" customers to see a stunning 60% drop in Lightning transaction rates Tackling Liquidity Constraints Splicing offers a..
3 years ago

Oman’s Crypto Ventures Raise Questions on Sharia Compliance

The Sultanate of Oman, which is situated on the Arabian Peninsula's southeast coast, is stepping up its cryptocurrency activities as a result of several sizeable investments made this month This West Asian country is laying out its plans to emerge as a significant digital center in an area where great rivalry for digital dominance exists A..
3 years ago

Ronaldinho Gaúcho Faces Potential Detention in Brazilian Crypto Fraud Investigation

As part of an ongoing investigation into cryptocurrency fraud, Brazilian police may decide to imprison renowned Brazilian soccer great Ronaldinho Gacho An alleged pyramid scheme involving one of Ronaldinho's businesses is the subject of this inquiry Summoned But Not Appeared The most recent missed appearance before Brazil's Congress was on..
3 years ago

JPMorgan Report Suggests Limited Downside for Crypto Markets in Near Future

JPMorgan investigates open interest in the Chicago Mercantile Exchange's (CME) bitcoin (BTC) futures in a new research paper The bank's experts, lead by Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou, believe that the present period of unwinding long positions in the bitcoin futures market is nearing its end rather than beginning This discovery has prompted analysts to..
3 years ago

Cryptocurrency Exchange FTX and BlockFi Experience Data Breach Through Third-Party Hack

A security breach at Kroll, a third-party agency responsible for processing creditor claims for insolvent enterprises, has stolen user data from the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX and the loan platform BlockFi While the leak did not include crypto account passwords or extremely sensitive information, consumers have been warned to be wary of..
3 years ago

FanDuel Launches PPA Tour Betting Across North America

The Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Tour has joined the sports betting trend, becoming the first pickleball organization to introduce wagering markets FanDuel Sportsbook, a significant player in the North American betting industry, has unveiled these markets, cementing its position as the only supplier to offer official data-driven..
3 years ago

Miami Mayor and Presidential Candidate Francis Suarez Embraces Bitcoin Salary

According to an exclusive interview with The Block, Francis Suarez, Mayor of Miami and potential presidential candidate, has stated his ambition to incorporate Bitcoin as part of his presidential pay Suarez, who currently receives a portion of his mayoral pay in Bitcoin, intends to continue this practice if elected president He argues that..
3 years ago

Mastercard and Binance Collaboration for Crypto Card Services Set to Conclude

The collaboration between banking behemoth Mastercard and cryptocurrency exchange Binance to provide crypto card services in select regions is set to cease on September 22 This partnership, which sought to provide Binance Cards in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Bahrain, will come to an end, affecting users in these countries Binance Cards..
3 years ago

Bitcoin Emerges Victorious as Federal Reserve Expands ‘Fiat Toilet Paper’ Printing, Remarks Arthur Hayes

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, has given his thoughts on the Federal Reserve's continuous battle against inflation, implying that this situation might help assets such as Bitcoin Hayes expressed his views in a recent blog post in which he explores into the mechanics of the Federal Reserve's operations and their prospective influence on..
3 years ago

Num Finance Launches nCOP, a Peso-Pegged Stablecoin on Polygon Network

Num Finance, a stablecoin issuer, has announced its latest creation, the nCOP token, in a momentous step that has the potential to alter financial interactions within Colombia This Colombian peso-pegged token is now available on the Polygon network, enabling smooth and fast financial transactions inside the country Num Finance's latest service is..
3 years ago

Kentucky Grants Temporary Licences for Sports Betting Operators

With a number of interim licenses granted to both retail and online sports wagering operators, Kentucky is getting ready to start its regulated sports betting market These licenses were issued by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) for a maximum of one year of operation, subject to ongoing review The action is being taken in advance of the..
3 years ago

Raoul Pal’s Predicts $10 Trillion Crypto Market Cap

Raoul Pal, a former executive at Goldman Sachs, offered an optimistic forecast, predicting that the market value of all cryptocurrencies will soon surpass a startling $10 trillion An influx of institutional investors, according to Pal, a well-known macro specialist, will fuel this upsurge in interest in digital assets Institutions Ready to Dive..
3 years ago

Congressman French Hill Takes a Stand Against CBDCs

In an important move, Republican Representative French Hill of Arkansas has added his voice to the chorus of legislators who are voicing reservations regarding the deployment of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Hill has taken things a step further by presenting legislation that would forbid the Federal Reserve from creating a digital..
3 years ago

Solana Pay Brings USDC to Shopify Customers

Solana Pay, the payment system created on the Solana blockchain, has successfully connected with e-commerce behemoth Shopify in a ground-breaking achievement Users now have the option to make payments using USD Coin (USDC), one of the most well-liked dollar-linked stablecoins, thanks to this integration Unlocking Seamless Crypto Payments With..
3 years ago

Citi Reports Rising Interest in Blockchain, Lessons from FTX

A recent research from Citi sheds insight on the growth, difficulties, and geographical variances in adoption over the past year in the context of digital assets and distributed ledger technology (DLT) Increased Engagement and Optimism Despite setbacks in 2022, especially for certain crypto businesses, the research portrays a positive picture of..
3 years ago

Betting Probe Delays Multi-Million Dollar Soccer Transfer

Sports betting continues to have an impact on both professional and collegiate competitions despite its recent explosive expansion Particularly, basketball, football, and soccer have drawn millions of gamblers worldwide Now, a new report claims that a multi-million dollar transfer agreement may have been temporarily put on hold due to an ongoing..
3 years ago

Bloomberg Analyzes Bitcoin’s Striking Resemblance to the 1930 Stock Market Crash

Mike McGlone, senior macro strategist at Bloomberg Intelligence, presents a warning as Bitcoin's stratospheric rise continues to enthrall investors worldwide McGlone compares Bitcoin's spectacular rise to the 1929 stock market bubble, raising questions about the trajectory now taking place Historical Echoes McGlone's caution is supported by..
3 years ago

Binance Pay Launched in Brazil

Binance, one of the top cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, has introduced Binance Pay to the Brazilian market in a calculated effort to capitalize on that country's expanding crypto sector This cutting-edge payment method has the potential to completely alter how people and businesses interact in the nation About Binance Pay With support for..
3 years ago

Australia Delays Decision on Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)

Australia has stated that it will put off deciding whether to implement a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) for a number of years due to problems that were discovered during a recent pilot experiment This study project, which examines the possible applications and ramifications of a CBDC, was started last year by the Reserve Bank of Australia..
3 years ago