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

Christie’s Now Accepts Crypto for Ultra-Luxury Homes

Christie’s International Real Estate is taking a bold step into digital territory The luxury brokerage, known for high-end properties, is now handling home sales entirely in cryptocurrency—with no banks involved And it's doing it in the US, starting with Los Angeles Good to know Christie’s crypto-focused division is led by Aaron..
9 months ago

Lawmaker Proposes Ending In Game Microbets in New Jersey

New Jersey’s betting scene may be headed for a change, and it is not just about taxes or partnerships A new proposal is now targeting how quickly people can place bets during games If you have ever placed a small bet on what might happen in the next play of a football game or the next pitch in baseball, you have already run into what lawmakers..
9 months ago

Boomer’s Sportsbook Set to Launch Ahead of Football Season

Boomer’s Sportsbook is gearing up to launch retail locations and a mobile app across Nevada in time for football season The operation, led by veteran gaming executive Joe Asher, is positioning itself as the only independent sportsbook in the state Good to know Boomer’s got final approval from Nevada regulators and will open retail..
9 months ago

Strategy Inc. Expands Stock Sale to $2B for Bitcoin Purchases

Strategy Inc has raised its latest preferred stock offering to $2 billion, a major jump from the original $500 million plan The move comes amid strong investor interest, according to a Bloomberg report citing a person familiar with the deal The firm, led by Michael Saylor, continues to focus on growing its bitcoin reserves through equity and..
9 months ago

Merchants Start Accepting BTC Through Square

Square is bringing Bitcoin into the hands of everyday merchants The payments platform, owned by Block, has begun rolling out native Bitcoin payment support, letting sellers accept BTC directly through Square’s system The announcement followed a post on social media platform X from Block CEO Owen Jennings: “Today we’re onboarding our first..
9 months ago

PrizePicks Adds Two More States to Fantasy Sports Footprint

PrizePicks keeps adding new ground to its footprint, and its latest moves put Puerto Rico and Maine on the map With gaming licenses now secured in both places, the Atlanta-based operator continues to build its presence in the fantasy sports space—reaching 47 US jurisdictions in total Puerto Rico marks a big milestone as it becomes the first..
9 months ago

Tether Reveals Growing Portfolio of Over 120 Venture Investments

ether, the issuer behind USDT, is pulling back the curtain on its growing investment arm The company has revealed part of its venture portfolio, which includes more than 120 companies across various sectors These investments were made using profits—not stablecoin reserves—and reflect Tether’s broader ambitions beyond just digital..
9 months ago

Three California Tribes Sue Kalshi and Robinhood over Illegal Betting

Three California tribes have taken legal action to stop what they describe as unauthorized sports betting activity by Kalshi and Robinhood The Blue Lake Rancheria, Chicken Ranch Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians, and Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians filed a lawsuit on Tuesday, calling for both a preliminary and permanent..
9 months ago

DraftKings Ranks First in 2025 ACSI Digital Entertainment Scores

Consumers are getting pickier when it comes to digital entertainment, and now, for the first time, sports betting and online gaming operators are being scored right alongside other major online platforms The latest report from the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) brings sports wagering into the spotlight—and the results might surprise..
9 months ago

PNC Bank Partners with Coinbase to Add Crypto Access

PNC Bank is officially stepping into the crypto space In a new partnership with Coinbase, the bank will start offering its clients the option to buy, sell, and hold digital assets—directly from their PNC accounts Good to know PNC will integrate Coinbase’s Crypto-as-a-Service to enable crypto features Clients can manage digital..
9 months ago

New ACC Rule Requires NFL-Style Injury Reports

The ACC is rolling out a new player availability report this season, marking a shift in how the conference handles injury updates The move comes as pressure from sports betting continues to grow, prompting leagues to introduce more transparency to protect both players and game integrity Good to know The ACC will now release NFL-style..
9 months ago

Massachusetts Sportsbooks Earn More Despite Handle Dip

Sportsbooks across Massachusetts saw a dip in total wagers during June 2025, but they still managed to pull in some of their strongest profits thanks to unusually high win rates Despite the handle dropping below $600 million for the first time since last August, operators posted nearly $634 million in gross revenue—close to 50% more than the..
9 months ago

Treasury Eyes Billions As Home Office Plans Bitcoin Sale

The UK government could soon bring billions into public funds by selling a massive amount of seized bitcoin, according to a new report from The Telegraph The Home Office is currently preparing plans to offload a huge crypto stockpile, with a large portion tied to a single fraud case dating back to 2018 Good to know Around 61,245 BTC..
9 months ago

Strategy Launches New Preferred Stock To Fund BTC Buys

Strategy is going back to the market to fund more bitcoin purchases—this time through a fresh preferred stock offering On Monday, the company announced its plans to launch an initial public offering (IPO) of a new series of preferred shares aimed at raising $500 million before expenses Good to know Strategy filed to offer 5 million..
9 months ago

Kalshi Responds To Criticism Over Gambling Terminology

Kalshi remains in a legal gray zone again—this time over how it markets itself Although the company operates under the oversight of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), it continues to stir debate about whether it really falls outside gambling laws, especially with the language it uses publicly Good to know Kalshi is..
9 months ago

Polymarket Plans US Return After QCEX Deal

Polymarket is getting ready for a big comeback in the United States After operating overseas since 2022, the prediction market platform has made a key move that could soon open the doors for American users again Good to know Polymarket acquired QCEX’s holding company in a $112M deal QCEX holds both DCM and DCO licenses from the..
9 months ago

GAMSTOP Hits New Highs in 2025 Registrations

GAMSTOP has seen a sharp rise in users so far in 2025, with a record number of people signing up to block themselves from online gambling Registrations jumped 19% in the first half of the year, driven mostly by younger users aged 16 to 24 In April, monthly sign-ups hit five figures for the first time, reaching 10,281 That record was broken just..
9 months ago

UK VIP Customer Numbers Drop 95 Percent Since 2020 Rule Change

Stricter rules on VIP betting schemes have reshaped the gambling landscape in Great Britain, with the number of high-value customers (HVCs) plummeting 95% per operator since the changes took effect in 2020 A new report from the UK Gambling Commission (GC) shows that the industry’s VIP segment is a shadow of its former self, following..
9 months ago

Citigroup Eyes Stablecoin and Crypto Custody Services

Citigroup is laying the groundwork for a deeper move into the digital asset space During its Q2 2025 earnings call, CEO Jane Fraser outlined the bank’s plans to expand its crypto-related services—including a possible Citi-branded stablecoin Good to know Citigroup is exploring issuing its own stablecoin The bank plans to offer..
9 months ago

Illinois Hits $1.27 Billion in May Sports Bets Led by FanDuel

Illinois sports betting stayed hot in May, with monthly wagers topping $127 billion, marking the third-highest total this year Only New York posted bigger numbers, and Illinois has now gone nine straight months without dipping below the $1 billion mark Good to know May’s $127 billion handle marked a 249% increase from May 2024..
9 months ago
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