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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Daniel's latest articles

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..
8 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..
8 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..
8 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..
8 months ago

Newest South Park Explains Prediction Markets to a Wider Audience

The world of prediction markets just got an unexpected pop-culture moment An episode of South Park brought the concept into living rooms across America last night, sparking new conversations about whether these platforms belong in mainstream betting Good to Know Prediction markets let users buy “yes” or “no” contracts on..
8 months ago

Australia Drafts Crypto Legislation to Tighten Oversight of Exchanges

Australia has released draft legislation that would extend financial sector laws to crypto service providers, a step framed as the foundation of the government digital asset roadmap Assistant Treasurer ” outlined the proposal during a crypto industry conference on Thursday Good to Know The draft creates two new categories: digital..
8 months ago

Cocaine Quarterback Docuseries Brings Owen Hanson Story to Amazon Prime

Amazon Prime is debuting Cocaine Quarterback, a three-part documentary following Owen Hanson’s dramatic path from USC football walk-on to bookmaker and international drug trafficker Directed by Jody McVeigh-Schultz and produced by Mark Wahlberg’s Unrealistic Ideas, the series premieres this week Good to Know Hanson was sentenced in..
8 months ago

Chicago Could Possibly Charge 50 Cent Fee on Digital Sports Wagers

Sports betting in Illinois could be facing yet another round of tax pressure, this time from the city of Chicago A proposal from the Chicago Financial Future Task Force, created by Mayor Brandon Johnson, suggests charging 50 cents on every online sports wager placed within city limits Good to Know Chicago officials estimate the new tax..
8 months ago

FTX Trust Seeks One Billion Dollar Recovery from Genesis Digital

As first reported by Cointelegraph, the FTX Recovery Trust has filed a new lawsuit in Delaware bankruptcy court aimed at clawing back more than $1 billion tied to investments in Genesis Digital Assets The case adds another chapter to the long-running fallout from the collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried’s crypto empire Good to Know FTX..
8 months ago

Paul Atkins Says SEC Will Work With CFTC to Support Crypto Growth

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is signaling a friendlier approach toward digital assets, with Chair Paul Atkins saying the agency will work more closely with other regulators to support crypto innovation Good to know The recently passed Genius Act formally recognized stablecoins in US law for the first time SEC and..
8 months ago

Sportzino Leaves Tennessee After Order From State Regulators

Sportzino, a social gaming and sportsbook brand from Canadian operator Blazesoft, has left Tennessee following a directive from the state’s Sports Wagering Council (SWC) Good to know Sportzino stopped its sweepstakes sports gaming in Tennessee after the SWC’s order The platform launched in 2023, offering casino-style titles..
8 months ago

PrizePicks Gets NFA Registration to Enter Prediction Markets

Daily fantasy sports operator PrizePicks is preparing a new chapter after securing approval to run prediction markets under US financial regulations Good to know PrizePicks’ subsidiary, Performance Predictions II, LLC, is now registered as a Futures Commission Merchant with the NFA The approval means PrizePicks can work with the..
8 months ago

U.S. and U.K. Form Taskforce to Shape Future Digital Markets

The United States and the United Kingdom have announced the creation of a Transatlantic Taskforce for Markets of the Future, a new initiative with a strong focus on digital assets and capital markets The plan was unveiled on Sept 22 following a joint roundtable in London attended by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and UK Chancellor of the..
8 months ago

Michigan Senator Pushes Bill to Legalize Social Wagering

A new bill in Lansing could change how friendly bets are treated under state law Senator Veronica Klinefelt has introduced Senate Bill 511, a proposal designed to carve out legal room for small, informal wagering contests between friends Good to know SB 511 covers social betting pools, March Madness brackets, and sports squares..
8 months ago

Allwyn Secures Majority Stake in PrizePicks

Allwyn International, best known for its global lottery business, has reached an agreement to take a majority stake in PrizePicks, the fast-growing US fantasy operator Good to know The transaction is valued at up to $415 billion if PrizePicks meets performance targets PrizePicks will continue to run as an independent brand under CEO..
8 months ago

Metaplanet Buys $632M Worth of Bitcoin

Metaplanet Inc, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE: 3350), confirmed on September 22, 2025 that it added another 5,419 BTC to its treasury The purchase, worth about $63253 million at an average price of $116,724 per coin, pushes the firm’s total stash to 25,555 BTC Good to Know Total BTC investment now stands at roughly $271..
8 months ago

Nebraska Petition Aims to Put Online Sports Betting on 2026 Ballot

A grassroots effort in Nebraska is trying to make online sports betting a question for voters in 2026 Advocates believe the time has come for residents to place wagers legally on their phones instead of relying on out-of-state options or unregulated sites Good to know The campaign needs 125,000 valid signatures to reach the 2026..
8 months ago

DSWV Warns Most Betting Sites in Germany Are Illegal

Germany’s Sports Betting Association (DSWV) has raised alarms as the Champions League season kicks off, warning that illegal sites still dominate the online betting landscape While betting activity is expected to surge with the return of Europe’s biggest football tournament, the association says most platforms available to German players..
8 months ago

Michigan Senator Puts Bill Forward to Legalize Social Sports Betting

Michigan lawmakers are weighing a proposal that would finally make those friendly March Madness brackets and Super Bowl squares legal A bill introduced in the state Senate seeks to carve out an exception for low-stakes wagers among friends and coworkers, a practice that is widespread but technically against the law Good to Know Senate..
8 months ago

Caesars Sportsbook Fined $100k in Michigan for System Error

Michigan regulators have penalized Caesars Sportsbook after a bettor exploited a system flaw to place millions in wagers without funding his account The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) confirmed the fine in a detailed order released in September Good to Know Caesars Sportsbook agreed to pay a $100,000 fine for a system failure..
8 months ago
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