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

Underdog Climbs to Third on LinkedIn Top Startups List

Emerging betting brand Underdog has made an impressive leap into the national spotlight after being ranked No 3 on LinkedIn’s Top Startups 2025 list — climbing from 15th last year The list, which once featured now-household names like Uber, Airbnb, and DoorDash, has become a reliable signal of rising companies destined for major impact across..
7 months ago

Robinhood Studies Acquisitions as Prediction Trading Expands

Trading platform Robinhood is exploring potential acquisitions as it aims to accelerate growth in the fast-evolving prediction markets sector, where interest in event-based trading continues to surge Good to Know Robinhood’s event contracts platform launched in March 2025 through partnerships with Kalshi and Interactive Brokers’..
7 months ago

Underdog Builds Missouri Presence Before December Betting Launch with St. Louis Blues Deal

Sports betting operator Underdog is deepening its footprint in Missouri ahead of the state’s planned December launch, announcing a new partnership with the St Louis Blues of the National Hockey League The collaboration aims to connect directly with local fans while boosting brand visibility before the state’s regulated betting market goes..
7 months ago

Brazilian Influencer Buzeira Arrested in Narco Bet Operation

Federal Police in Brazil have arrested influencer Bruno Alexssander Souza Silva, widely known as Buzeira, in a sweeping crackdown on an alleged money laundering network tied to international drug trafficking The large-scale operation, codenamed Operation Narco Bet, spanned four states and revealed links between criminal proceeds and online betting..
7 months ago

Wazirx Gets Court Nod to Relaunch After $230M Hack

After months of uncertainty, Wazirx has finally received the green light to move ahead with its recovery The Singapore High Court has approved—with minor adjustments—the restructuring scheme proposed by Zettai Pte Ltd, the Singapore-based entity of the crypto exchange The decision brings Wazirx one step closer to reopening trading operations..
7 months ago

White House Reportedly Considering Pardon for Binance Founder CZ Zhao

The White House is reportedly weighing a possible pardon for Changpeng Zhao, the founder and former chief executive of Binance, according to a report from the New York Post Supporters of the idea claim that Zhao was caught in the 2023 crypto enforcement wave under the Biden administration and deserves a second look under the new..
7 months ago

Evoke Considers Shutting 200 William Hill Shops Ahead of Tax Rise

Evoke, the parent company of William Hill, may shutter up to 200 betting shops across the United Kingdom if gambling duties increase under Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ upcoming autumn budget The potential closures could reshape the country’s retail betting landscape as operators brace for policy changes Good to Know Around 9% to 15%..
7 months ago

Nevada Regulator Warns Prediction Markets Like Kalshi and Polymarket That “The Gig Is Up”

During a recent Nevada Gaming Control Board meeting, retired judge and board member George Assad took direct aim at prediction market platforms, saying they are disguising sports bets under financial terminology and warning that Nevada regulators plan to intervene Good to Know Nevada Gaming Control Board has moved to obtain Kalshi’s..
7 months ago

Bowyer Begins One-Year Federal Sentence

Veteran bookmaker and high-stakes gambler Matthew Bowyer has reported to a federal prison in Lompoc, California, to begin serving a one-year sentence for operating one of the country’s largest illegal gambling enterprises Good to Know Bowyer handled around $325 million in wagers from former Shohei Ohtani interpreter Ippei Mizuhara..
7 months ago

Coinbase and American Express Plan Bitcoin Credit Card

Coinbase is to introduce a new American Express credit card in the United States this fall — a product designed to speak directly to Bitcoin believers rather than the broader crypto crowd Good to Know The launch is scheduled for fall 2025, in partnership with American Express The card design and concept highlight the Bitcoin roots..
7 months ago

Data Shows How a Trump Post Shook Crypto in Just Moments

Bitcoin traders endured a volatile weekend after data platform Santiment tied the market’s sudden drop to new tensions between the United States and China The crash unfolded within hours of a post from Donald Trump, who warned of higher tariffs on Chinese goods and called Beijing “very hostile” Good to Know Bitcoin fell from..
7 months ago

Rhode Island Weighs Opening Sports Betting Market to Multiple Operators by 2026

Rhode Island gambling regulators are considering ending the state’s single-operator sports betting model and introducing competition as early as 2026 The move could invite leading sportsbook brands such as DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, and Ballys to enter the market Good to Know The Rhode Island Lottery received eight responses from..
7 months ago

Nevada Regulators Seek Kalshi Documents Amid Expanded Review

Nevada regulators have filed a motion requesting key documents from prediction market operator Kalshi as part of an ongoing review into event-based trading platforms and their compliance with state gaming laws Good to Know The motion targets Kalshi’s communications with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Regulators..
7 months ago

Kalshi Expands Worldwide After Fresh $300M Funding Leads to $5B Valuation

Kalshi has quickly turned into one of the most talked-about names in prediction markets The US-regulated event-trading platform just completed another major funding round, marking its second raise in less than five months and more than doubling its valuation Good to Know Kalshi’s valuation jumped from $2 billion to $5 billion in..
7 months ago

Brazil Withdraws Retroactive Betting Tax Plan After Lawmakers Reject Proposal

The Chamber of Deputies of Brazil has scrapped Provisional Measure 1,303/2025, a proposal that would have allowed the government to collect retroactive taxes from betting operators that ran before market regulation The measure, tied to a broader fiscal reform effort, failed to gain enough support and quietly expired this week Good to..
7 months ago

PENN Sports Fined $15K for ESPN Host ‘Risk-Free’ Betting Joke

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has fined PENN Sports Interactive $15,000 after ESPN host Rece Davis used prohibited gambling language during a live segment of College GameDay in 2024 The violation stemmed from Davis describing a betting pick as a “risk-free investment” — a phrase explicitly banned under both state rules and ESPN..
7 months ago

PrizePicks App Now Lets Fans React to Each Other’s Lineups

PrizePicks has introduced a new wave of social tools to its daily fantasy sports (DFS) app, aiming to make the experience more interactive and community-driven The latest update puts social engagement at the heart of gameplay, giving users a chance to connect, compete, and celebrate wins together — all inside the app Good to Know The..
7 months ago

NCAA Division I Approves Policy Allowing Student-Athletes to Bet on Professional Sports

The NCAA Division I Administrative Committee has approved a policy shift that would permit student-athletes and athletics staff to wager on professional sports, marking a major change in the association’s long-standing betting restrictions If approved by committees overseeing Division II and Division III, the new rule would take effect November..
7 months ago

Kalshi Takes Legal Action Against Ohio Over Ban on Prediction Markets

Prediction platform Kalshi has filed a federal lawsuit against the Ohio Casino Control Commission and the Attorney General’s Office, arguing that the state exceeded its authority by attempting to block its operations The filing marks the latest chapter in the growing tension between prediction market operators and US state regulators over how..
7 months ago

IBIA Sets Course for Future with Mission 2030 and New Global Brand Identity

IBIA Sets Course for Future with Mission 2030 and New Global Brand Identity The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has rolled out Mission 2030, a five-year plan designed to cement its place as the global benchmark for sports betting integrity Alongside the new roadmap, the association also introduced a refreshed brand identity..
7 months ago
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