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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  • Sports Betting

Daniel's latest articles

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..
9 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..
9 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..
9 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..
9 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..
9 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..
9 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..
9 months ago

Brazil Creates Task Force to Combat Match-Fixing in Sports

Brazil has set up a new interministerial working group to address one of the biggest threats to fair play in national sports: match-fixing The joint initiative brings together the Ministries of Finance, Sport, and Justice, reflecting the urgency of the issue at both sporting and regulatory levels Good to know The group will draft the..
9 months ago

AGA Report: Most Americans See Sports Events Contracts as Sports Bets

Public opinion around prediction markets is now clearer than ever A new survey from the American Gaming Association (AGA) shows most Americans believe sports events contracts are no different from traditional sports bets and should face the same rules Good to know 85% of Americans view sports events contracts as gambling 80% think..
9 months ago

NCAA Bans Three Ex Fresno State Players for Betting

College basketball is facing another betting controversy, with three former Fresno State players permanently banned from NCAA competition after being tied to a wagering scheme Good to know NCAA rules state athletes betting on their own games are automatically ineligible The case started after suspicious betting alerts were flagged..
9 months ago

PredictIt Cleared by CFTC and Prepares for October Relaunch

The long wait is over for PredictIt After years of uncertainty, the political prediction platform has finally received approval from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), giving it a clear runway to operate as a licensed marketplace Good to Know PredictIt will officially relaunch in October 2025 with expanded markets The..
9 months ago

ESPN BET Files Application for Missouri Sports Betting License

Sports betting in Missouri is finally moving forward, and one of the biggest names in the game is already on board ESPN BET has officially submitted its application for a Missouri sports betting license, joining a growing list of operators aiming to go live before the state’s December 1 launch date Good to Know Missouri will be the..
9 months ago

YouTube NFL Livestream Breaks Platform Record With Chiefs Chargers Game

YouTube is celebrating a milestone after hosting its first exclusive global broadcast of an NFL game The Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers matchup in São Paulo drew a worldwide audience and set a new record for the platform’s livestream viewership Good to Know 173M concurrent viewers worldwide for YouTube’s NFL debut..
9 months ago

New York Sports Betting Handle Surpasses $2 Billion as Casino Revenue Grows in August

New York bettors pushed the state to a new milestone in August 2025, with the sports wagering handle crossing $2 billion for only the second time this year Meanwhile, casino revenue also showed growth, reinforcing New York’s position as one of the most dynamic gambling markets in the US Good to Know $20B+ sports betting handle in..
9 months ago

Coinshares Heads to Nasdaq With $1.2B Valuation After 200% AuM Growth

Coinshares International Ltd is preparing to make its debut in the US market after agreeing to merge with Vine Hill Capital Investment Corp, a Nasdaq-listed SPAC The deal, announced on September 8, 2025, values Coinshares at $12 billion pre-money and will establish one of the largest publicly traded pure-play digital asset managers..
9 months ago

Michael Saylor Enters Bloomberg Billionaires Index With Bitcoin Strategy

Michael Saylor has finally made his way into the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, joining the ranks of global billionaires with wealth tied directly to Bitcoin Good to Know Saylor’s net worth reached $737 billion in September 2025, placing him at 491st worldwide His fortune is closely linked to Strategy’s 636,505 BTC treasury, the..
9 months ago

Flamengo’s Bruno Henrique Handed 12 Match Ban and Fine Over Betting Case

Brazilian forward Bruno Henrique has been suspended for 12 games and fined BRL 60,000 ($11,112) after being found guilty of acting to influence the outcome of a match for betting purposes The decision came from the First Disciplinary Committee of Brazil’s Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD), following an investigation into suspicious betting..
9 months ago

Ohio Sports Betting Keeps Climbing Despite Summer Dip

Sports betting in Ohio kept its upward trend in July, even with the seasonal slowdown that comes when NBA action is over and MLB dominates the calendar The Ohio Casino Control Commission released new numbers showing that the market is still on solid ground Good to know July handle reached $5323 million, up 115% year over year Sports..
9 months ago

NFL Partners With bwin as League Heads to Madrid for First Game

The NFL is gearing up for a historic moment in Spain, and it comes with a new betting partner Ahead of the league’s debut game in Madrid this November, the NFL confirmed bwin as its Official Sports Betting Partner in Spain Good to know bwin becomes the NFL’s first betting partner in Spain, adding to its long list of European..
9 months ago

Nearly a Year of Gary Gensler’s Texts Lost in SEC Mishap

An internal investigation has wrapped up into the disappearance of nearly a year’s worth of text messages from Gary Gensler, the former chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission The report points to poor oversight, faulty IT processes, and missed safeguards as the reasons why important messages tied to crypto enforcement actions..
9 months ago
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