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

Americans Grow More Skeptical of Sports Betting in 2025, Report Says

A new Pew Research Center study shows a shift in US public opinion: more Americans now believe sports betting hurts both sports and society Good to Know 43% of adults say sports betting is bad for society, up from 34% in 2022 40% believe betting negatively impacts sports, compared to 33% in 2022 Gen Z bets the most but also..
7 months ago

Minnesota Investigates Unlicensed Online Gambling Operators

Minnesota has not legalized online sports betting or casinos, but regulators are still busy trying to push out offshore sportsbooks and sweepstakes platforms Good to Know Minnesota regulators contacted 20+ operators about illegal activity Bovada has ignored Minnesota’s request to stop operations Lawmakers expect another sports..
7 months ago

Chinese Woman Behind $7.4B Bitcoin Fraud Pleads Guilty in London

A high-profile crypto fraud case has reached a turning point in the United Kingdom, where a Chinese woman admitted guilt in connection with a multi-billion-dollar Bitcoin scheme Good to Know The fraud involved more than 128,000 victims in China between 2014 and 2017 Police seized 61,000 BTC in 2018, the largest crypto seizure ever..
7 months ago

Senators Press CFTC on Prediction Market Oversight

A bipartisan group of US senators has pressed the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on why it has not enforced restrictions against prediction markets offering sports-related contracts Lawmakers argue platforms such as Kalshi and Robinhood are bypassing state laws by framing wagers as federally regulated event contracts Good to..
7 months ago

Assemblyman Alex Bores Files Bill to Block Sportsbook Limits on Winning Players

A new proposal in New York aims to change how sportsbooks manage player accounts Assemblyman Alex Bores has introduced bill A9125, which would restrict operators from placing limits on how much players deposit, how often they add funds, and how much they wager on individual bets Good to Know Bill A9125 has been referred to the New York..
7 months ago

Brazil Blocks Betting Access for Welfare Recipients

The Ministry of Finance in Brazil, through the Secretary of Prizes and Betting (SPA), has introduced a new regulation that blocks social welfare recipients from accessing betting platforms The step follows a Supreme Federal Court order that directed the government to ensure public assistance money is not redirected into gambling Good to..
7 months ago

Midnite Lands $100M Credit Deal to Power UK iGaming Growth

Midnite, the fast-growing UK sportsbook and casino, has secured a $100 million credit facility that will fuel its expansion and strengthen its push toward becoming a top-tier operator Good to Know The financing comes from House Advantage Fund (HAF), with backing from Discerning Capital and PvX Capital Midnite will use the funding to..
7 months ago

Dan Tapiero Says Bitcoin Bull Market Still in Early Stages

Macro investor Dan Tapiero believes Bitcoin is still in the early stages of its growth cycle, echoing PlanB’s view that the bull market is far from over Speaking to his 134,800 followers on X, Tapiero argued that Bitcoin hasn’t even begun its real run yet — and that the chart is showing signs of a major breakout Good to know Dan..
7 months ago

Brazil Considers Raising Betting Tax to 18 Percent Under MP 1.303

Brazil’s Congress has returned to a debate that could reshape the betting and digital finance landscape Lawmakers are reviewing Provisional Measure (MP) 1303/2025, which introduces new tax rules for financial investments, virtual assets, and fixed-odds betting operators Good to know The proposal raises the betting tax from 12% to 18%..
7 months ago

Brazil Introduces Apita Cidadão Platform to Tackle Match-Fixing

Brazil has taken another step in addressing match-fixing concerns, rolling out a new tool that gives fans and citizens a direct role in protecting sports integrity The government has officially launched Apita Cidadão (Citizen Whistle), a digital platform designed to make reporting suspicious betting or game manipulation simple and..
7 months ago

California Passes AI Safety Bill With New Rules for Big Tech

California has approved a new law that sets a national precedent for how large artificial intelligence companies must operate Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 53, adding a fresh layer of transparency and accountability in the AI sector Good to know SB 53 requires companies like OpenAI, Meta, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind to..
7 months ago

Turkey Plans Law Allowing Watchdog to Freeze Crypto Accounts

Turkey is preparing new legislation that could give its financial crime watchdog, Masak, the authority to freeze cryptocurrency accounts The plan is part of a broader push to curb money laundering, illegal gambling, and fraud, reflecting how regulators are stepping up oversight of the fast-growing crypto market Good to know The..
7 months ago

SWIFT to Build Blockchain Ledger With 30 Global Banks

SWIFT is forming a coalition with more than 30 of the world’s biggest banks to test a shared blockchain ledger built for real-time cross-border payments The initiative signals how traditional finance is preparing for digital-first infrastructure that never sleeps Good to know The prototype will be designed by Consensys and focus on..
7 months ago

Mathew Bowyer Speaks on Illegal Betting After Ohtani Scandal

Mathew Bowyer, the bookmaker tied to the Shohei Ohtani interpreter scandal, has spoken publicly after his conviction In an interview with Forbes, Bowyer claimed that illegal sports betting will continue to thrive even as regulated markets grow, pointing out that legal sportsbooks have not slowed demand for unlicensed options Good to..
7 months ago

DraftKings Partners With NBCUniversal in Multi Year Sports Deal

DraftKings has struck a multi-year sponsorship and advertising deal with NBCUniversal, one of the largest media companies in global sports entertainment The agreement spans television, digital, and streaming, giving DraftKings deep visibility across NBCUniversal’s massive portfolio of sports coverage Good to Know DraftKings posted..
7 months ago

Deportivo Pasto Faces Match Fixing Turmoil As President Accuses Players

Colombian football has been rocked by controversy after Deportivo Pasto’s president Óscar Casabón accused several of his own players of being linked to betting irregularities The scandal surfaced just before the club’s 0-2 defeat to América de Cali and immediately fractured the relationship between management and the squad Good to..
7 months ago

California Tribes Reject Sportsbook Pledge on Betting Measure

Efforts to bring online sports betting to California face another hurdle as the state’s most influential tribal gaming group distances itself from a campaign linked to commercial operators Good to know California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA) rejected ties to the Sports Betting Alliance pledge Major sportsbooks like..
7 months ago

Kraken Raises $15 Billion Valuation Ahead of Planned 2026 IPO

Crypto exchange Kraken has pulled in new funding that values the company at $15 billion, giving it fresh momentum as it looks ahead to a 2026 initial public offering The $500 million funding round shows that institutional and venture investors are still betting on Kraken’s long-term role in the industry Its mix of acquisitions, new product..
7 months ago

Tether in Talks for Raise That Could Value Firm at $500 Billion

Stablecoin issuer Tether is exploring a massive fundraising round that could bring in between $15 billion and $20 billion, according to a report from Bloomberg The discussions would give new investors about a 3% stake through a private placement Good to Know Target raise: $15–20 billion with Cantor Fitzgerald advising Valuation..
7 months ago

Colombian Regulator Asked to Block Polymarket Prediction Market

The Colombian Federation of Games of Luck and Chance (Fecoljuegos) has asked regulator Coljuegos to shut down Polymarket, a blockchain-based prediction market that lets users place crypto bets on election outcomes Good to Know Fecoljuegos says electoral betting threatens democracy and consumer protection About $105,000 has been..
7 months ago
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