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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New LiveScore Deal with xAI Links Real-Time Sports and Betting

LiveScore Group has struck a fresh partnership with xAI, the sister company of X (formerly Twitter) The collaboration brings together real-time data, fan conversations, and artificial intelligence to create a more dynamic sports media and betting experience across LiveScore and LiveScore Bet Good to Know LiveScore will integrate X’s..
7 months ago

Federal Reserve Cuts Rates for the First Time in 2025

The Federal Reserve has delivered its first interest rate cut of the year, trimming rates by 25 basis points after its September 17 meeting The move was widely expected and shifts the target range from 425%–450% down to 400%–425% Good to know Fed cut rates by 25 basis points, with flexibility for future adjustments One FOMC..
7 months ago

Vermont Sports Betting Handle Climbs to $13.5 Million in August

Vermont’s sports betting market continued its upward trend in August 2025, with both local and visiting bettors contributing to another strong month of growth The latest figures from Vermont Liquor and Lottery highlight steady activity across baseball, tennis, and football Good to know Vermont bettors placed 469,956 wagers in August..
7 months ago

ADG Issues Licensing Warning to Operators Over Event Contracts

Arizona regulators are drawing a clear line in the sand when it comes to unlicensed betting activity The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) has formally cautioned licensed operators that working with companies offering event contract trading could threaten their status in the state Good to know ADG warns partnerships with event..
7 months ago

razil Teams Up With Tech Giants to Target Illegal Betting Ads

Brazil’s regulators are tightening the net on unlicensed betting platforms, and this time they are leaning on the country’s biggest digital players for help The Ministry of Finance’s Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA) has joined forces with the Digital Council of Brazil, which represents major tech companies, to cut off the visibility..
7 months ago

Israel Freezes 187 Crypto Wallets Tied to IRGC

Israel has taken decisive action in the crypto space, targeting wallets allegedly linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) The order, issued under the country’s anti-terrorism laws, highlights how digital assets are increasingly central to international security Good to know 187 wallets suspected of IRGC ties..
7 months ago

Google Partners with Coinbase and Mastercard on AI Stablecoin Payments

The payments industry is shifting fast, and Google is leading a new chapter by linking artificial intelligence with stablecoin technology A fresh collaboration called the Agent Payments Protocol (AP2) is bringing together some of the biggest names in finance and tech --- Good to know AP2 is open source, mixing AI with stablecoin..
7 months ago

Legal Sports Betting in Missouri Starts with Dec 1 Kickoff

Missouri players finally have a firm date for when legal sports betting kicks in Regulators confirmed sportsbooks can begin taking wagers right after midnight on December 1 Good to know Deposits into sportsbook accounts open Nov 17 DraftKings and Circa already hold licenses Gov ballot approval came in Nov 2024, over a year before..
7 months ago

Coinbase Explains How New Tokens Get Listed on the Exchange

Getting a token listed on Coinbase has always been a mystery for many crypto projects The US-based exchange, one of the biggest in the world, has now pulled back the curtain on how the process really works Good to Know Applications are free of charge, and approval depends on quality, not payment Timelines range from a few hours to..
7 months ago

Robinhood Sues Massachusetts Over Sports Prediction Market Crackdown

The legal fight over sports prediction markets is heating up in Massachusetts Just days after Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell targeted Kalshi, another company has gone to court to protect its own operations Good to Know Robinhood filed a federal lawsuit against both Massachusetts AG Andrea Joy Campbell and the state’s Gaming..
7 months ago

Sportsbooks See Hope as Senators Revive WAGER Act in Washington

Sports betting operators in the US may be getting closer to some long-sought tax relief Two senators have once again put forward legislation to roll back the federal excise tax on wagers, saying it hurts licensed sportsbooks while giving offshore operators the upper hand Good to Know Nevada sportsbooks paid over $22 million in handle..
7 months ago

nderdog Relaunches Pick’em Champions Fantasy Games in Mississippi

Daily fantasy players in Mississippi just got some big news Underdog has relaunched its Champions pick’em product, giving fans a peer-to-peer DFS option right in time for football season The operator had previously withdrawn all its pick’em contests from the state early last year but is now back with full approval from regulators Good..
7 months ago

India to Keep Crypto Under Partial Oversight

India continues to weigh its approach to digital assets, and officials are not rushing into a full-fledged cryptocurrency law Instead, regulators are keeping a cautious grip, balancing between not fully banning crypto and not giving it legal endorsement either Good to Know Indian investors are estimated to hold around $45 billion in..
7 months ago

Arthur Hayes Says Bitcoin Is The Fastest Horse In A Liquidity Wave

Markets feel jittery; Arthur Hayes sounds calm In a long chat with Kyle Chasse, the BitMEX founder mapped out why he thinks crypto now sits in the “real meat” of the cycle and why policy-driven liquidity sits at the center of it all Good to Know Hayes says mid-cycle momentum is starting and favors Bitcoin in heavy money-printing..
7 months ago

Massachusetts Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against Kalshi

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell has filed a lawsuit against prediction markets platform KalshiEX, claiming the company has been running unlicensed sports betting in the state The complaint was submitted in Suffolk Superior Court on September 12 and asks that Kalshi be barred from operating until it complies with Massachusetts..
7 months ago

Brazil Senators Support Retroactive Tax on Betting Operators

A proposal to apply retroactive taxes on betting companies is gaining traction in Brazil’s Senate The measure, originally suggested by Federal Revenue Secretary Robinson Barreirinhas during the CPI das Bets inquiry in March, has since attracted the support of opposition lawmakers and is now under review as a formal policy option Good to..
7 months ago

Sam Bankman Fried Appeal Hearing Set for November in Federal Court

Almost two years after Sam Bankman-Fried received a 25-year prison sentence, his lawyers are preparing for their first major chance to challenge the ruling The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has scheduled arguments in his case for November 4, giving the former FTX CEO a new opportunity to contest his conviction Good to know..
7 months ago

Canadian Senator Pushes Bill to Restrict Sports Betting Ads Amid Growing Concerns

A debate over sports betting advertising is heating up in Canada, with Senator Marty Deacon renewing her push for national rules After an editorial raised alarms about the impact of gambling promotions on young people, Deacon has brought Bill S-211 back into focus Good to know Bill S-211 seeks to prohibit sports betting ads during..
7 months ago

Kentucky Sports Betting Handle Reaches $161 Million in July 2025

Kentucky’s sports betting market showed no signs of slowing down in July 2025 The Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation reported $1614 million in wagers, up from $1293 million last July, traditionally one of the quietest months of the year Good to know Kentucky sportsbooks generated $1614 million in handle during July..
7 months ago

Bybit Returns to India With Full App Access and New Community Push

The crypto market in India just got busier again Bybit, one of the world’s major exchanges, confirmed that its mobile app is now fully available to Indian users on both Apple’s App Store and Google Play Website access will be phased back in during the coming days, restoring the platform’s complete functionality Good to Know Bybit..
7 months ago
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