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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  • Crypto
  • Trading
  • Sports Betting

Daniel's latest articles

Louisiana State Senate Backs Sports Betting Tax Hike to 21.5 Percent

Louisiana lawmakers have decided to increase the tax rate on online sports betting, aligning it with rates paid by traditional casino operators The move has gained broad support in the state legislature and places Louisiana alongside Maryland and Illinois, which also raised their rates this year Good to know Online sportsbook tax rate..
11 months ago

Argentina Anti-Corruption Office Finds No Misconduct by Milei

Argentine President Javier Milei has avoided official penalties after the country’s Anti-Corruption Office determined that he did not cross any legal lines when he mentioned the Libra memecoin earlier this year The agency released its findings on June 5, clarifying that Milei was speaking in a personal capacity on social media, not as a..
11 months ago

Tim Draper Sticks With $250K Bitcoin Forecast for 2025

Tim Draper has once again doubled down on his $250,000 bitcoin price prediction The venture capitalist took to X on June 4 to repeat his long-standing belief that bitcoin could reach this level by the end of 2025, even adding that it might “go infinite” against the US dollar Despite market fluctuations over the years, Draper remains..
11 months ago

Polymarket and X Launch Real-Time Prediction Insights Through New Partnership

Polymarket has entered a major partnership with social media platform X, positioning itself as the official prediction market partner for the site The collaboration aims to fuse real-time data, AI-driven insights, and crowd-sourced forecasting into a single, streamlined user experience Good to know Polymarket becomes the official..
11 months ago

Kalshi Celebrates Court Win in Nevada

A recent court decision in Nevada has cleared a path for Kalshi to continue its operations while it challenges regulatory pressure The company is currently pushing back against several state and federal agencies that have questioned the legality of its event-based contracts Good to know A Nevada court has allowed Kalshi’s lawsuit..
11 months ago

NFL and ICRG Partner to Study Gambling Behavior Among Students

The NFL is stepping up efforts to promote responsible gambling, with a new partnership focused on young adults and college athletes Through a collaboration with the International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG), the league is backing a research initiative aimed at understanding gambling risks among students and athletes The NFL Foundation..
11 months ago

Rhode Island Senate Passes Bill to Allow Multiple Sportsbooks

Rhode Island may be moving toward a more competitive online sports betting market Lawmakers in the state have passed a bill that could open the door for multiple sportsbook operators to enter the market and compete for contracts starting in 2026 For years, the Sportsbook Rhode Island app—developed by International Game Technology (IGT)—has..
11 months ago

US Shuts Down BidenCash After Selling 15 Million Credit Cards

A major operation led by US law enforcement has taken down BidenCash, a dark web marketplace used to traffic stolen payment data and personal information Authorities also seized 145 domains and recovered an undisclosed amount of cryptocurrency tied to the platform’s operations Good to know BidenCash had over 117,000 users since its..
11 months ago

Kraken Launches Prime Brokerage for Institutional Crypto Access

Kraken is stepping deeper into the institutional crypto space with the launch of Kraken Prime Announced on June 3, the new full-service brokerage platform aims to provide large-scale digital asset firms with integrated trading, custody, and financing tools Good to know Kraken Prime provides access to 90% of the digital asset market..
11 months ago

Coinbase Data Breach Linked to India-Based TaskUs Employee

The recent data breach at Coinbase has been linked to an employee working for the US-based outsourcing firm TaskUs in India According to a Reuters investigation, the breach originated from within a support team and led to a failed extortion attempt against the crypto exchange Good to know The breach reportedly impacted 69,461 Coinbase..
11 months ago

Report: Global Sports Betting Market Projected to Reach $182 Billion

The global sports betting industry is on track to surpass $182 billion in value by 2030, according to new projections from The Research Insights The firm’s analysis highlights strong momentum across key global regions, driven by a mix of supportive legislation, advancing technology, and cultural shifts in how betting is perceived and..
11 months ago

LiveScore Bet Responds to ASA Over App Ad Ruling

LiveScore Bet has shared its disappointment following a decision by the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) that found two of its adverts breached marketing rules by appearing in the under-18 version of the LiveScore app The ruling followed a complaint from one user who spotted gambling-related content within the app designed for younger..
11 months ago

Lawmakers in California Support Crypto Use for State Fees

California could soon be allowing crypto payments for state-related transactions after the Assembly unanimously passed a new bill Assembly Bill 1180 (AB 1180), approved by a 68-0 vote on June 2, now heads to the Senate for further consideration Good to know AB 1180 could take effect on July 1, 2026 A pilot program would run through..
11 months ago

Circle Sets IPO Price at 28 Dollars as BlackRock Commits to 10 Percent

Circle is preparing to step into public markets with a valuation target that has already caught the attention of major players The firm behind USDC, the second-largest USD-backed stablecoin, has priced its upcoming IPO at $28 per share, aiming for a total valuation of $72 billion The offering is expected to land on Thursday, June 5 Good to..
11 months ago

Brazil Shuts Down Two Betting Operators for Cyber Failures

Brazil has stepped up enforcement in its regulated betting market, targeting operators that failed to meet cybersecurity standards The move highlights the country's growing focus on accountability and user protection as its licensing framework gains momentum Good to know Two operators face daily fines of R$40,000 if they do not..
11 months ago

Russia Considering Crypto Payments for Grain Export Trade

Russia may be preparing to use cryptocurrency for settling grain exports, as sanctions continue to restrict access to traditional financial systems The Agricultural Bank of Russia is exploring crypto-based tools as an alternative to conventional payment routes Good to know The bank is under EU and US sanctions, including being cut off..
11 months ago

Czech Minister Resigns After Bitcoin Donations Backfire

Czech politics took a sharp turn after Justice Minister Pavel Blažek resigned over a controversial Bitcoin donation His decision followed public uproar over the ministry’s acceptance of 468 Bitcoins, valued at over 1 billion Czech koruna (around $45 million), from Tomáš Jiřikovský — a man previously convicted for operating a darknet drug..
11 months ago

GameStop Buys $513 Million in Bitcoin After Bond Sale

GameStop has made its biggest move yet into crypto The company bought 4,710 bitcoins, investing $513 million as part of a shift toward digital assets The purchase was funded through a recent $13 billion convertible bond sale, marking a new direction for the video game retailer Good to know GameStop used funds from a $13 billion bond..
11 months ago

PGA Tour Blackjack Game Now Live on Hollywood Casino and theScore Casino

Golf fans can now get a taste of the fairway on the blackjack table PENN Entertainment has rolled out a PGA Tour-branded online blackjack game, the first of its kind, expanding its collaboration with the world of professional golf Good to know The game is now live in New Jersey (Hollywood Casino) and Ontario (theScore Casino) It is..
11 months ago

Animoca Brands Expresses Support for Hong Kong Stablecoin Law

Governments are no longer sitting back when it comes to crypto regulation Hong Kong passing a new stablecoin bill a week ago sets clear guidelines for issuers, and this step has caught the attention of industry leaders One of them is Evan Auyang, Group President at Animoca Brands, who believes the move places Hong Kong ahead of many other..
11 months ago
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