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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  • Trading
  • Sports Betting

Daniel's latest articles

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..
12 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..
12 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..
12 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..
12 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..
12 months ago

ROGA Sets New Standards for Sportsbook VIP Programs

As debates around sportsbook loyalty programs continue, a group of leading betting operators in the US has updated how VIP programs should operate The Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA) announced a new set of principles designed to better align VIP incentives with responsible gaming expectations Good to know ROGA’s members include..
12 months ago

Online Gambling Grows as Overall UK Participation Falls: UKGC Survey

Gambling activity in the UK has dropped to its lowest level since 2023, even as online participation continues to rise The latest Gambling Survey for Great Britain, released by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) on May 23, shows shifting trends across age groups, platforms, and motivations Good to know Overall gambling participation in..
12 months ago

Nevada Sportsbooks Earn $42.7 Million in April

Nevada sportsbooks had plenty to cheer about in April, with operators collecting the highest revenue for the month since 2018, when the federal ban on sports betting was overturned Despite a lighter sports calendar compared to March, the state still saw strong betting figures across several categories Good to know Nevada sportsbooks..
12 months ago

Cantor Fitzgerald Launches Bitcoin Financing for Institutions

Cantor Fitzgerald has entered the Bitcoin lending space with the launch of a new financing unit aimed at serving institutional investors The company has already completed its first transactions through the platform and plans to provide up to $2 billion in financing during its initial phase Good to know Cantor's new financing arm..
12 months ago

Premier League Sponsors Still Target UK Gamblers After License Loss

Premier League clubs are once again facing questions over gambling sponsorships, as an investigation found that several shirt sponsors continue to accept UK players despite lacking the legal authority to do so The revelations come from the Coalition to End Gambling Ads (CEGA), which shared its findings with Sky News Good to know..
12 months ago

Gregory Petts Named Chair of Isle of Man Gambling Commission

Gregory Petts has taken over as chairman of the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC), following his appointment by the island’s Treasury With five years already spent on the Commission and a background in auditing, finance, and gambling, Petts steps into a leadership role at a time of steady transition within the..
12 months ago

BetMGM Secures Missouri Access Through Century Casinos, Expected Launch in December

BetMGM has locked in a partnership with Century Casinos, clearing the path for its sportsbook to launch in Missouri As the state prepares to open its regulated market later this year, BetMGM now joins the race with access secured through one of Missouri’s licensed casino operators Good to know Missouri plans to open its legal online..
12 months ago

Zhao Warns Money Printing Could Ignite Sovereign Bitcoin Buys

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao believes that continued money printing by major governments could push countries to buy Bitcoin on a massive scale Good to know Zhao warns that excessive printing by the US and China could weaken fiat currencies He sees Bitcoin as a safer store of value for sovereign wealth Institutional and..
12 months ago

Crypto Investor Escapes After Bitcoin Kidnap Attempt in New York

A disturbing case in New York City has brought attention to the risks that can come with holding digital assets like Bitcoin A crypto investor who recently traveled from Italy was allegedly kidnapped and tortured for weeks in a Manhattan apartment in an effort to extract access to his Bitcoin wallet Good to know The victim managed to..
12 months ago

Operation RapTor Leads to 270 Arrests, Major Drug & Digital Asset Seizures

A global crackdown led by US and international law enforcement agencies has resulted in 270 arrests and the seizure of over $200 million in cash and digital assets The operation, known as Operation RapTor, targeted individuals involved in illegal drug sales on dark web platforms, with a particular focus on fentanyl trafficking Good to..
12 months ago

H100 Gets $2.2 Million Capital Injection to Add More Bitcoin, Adam Back Invests

Swedish health tech company H100 Group AB is doubling down on Bitcoin A fresh $22 million capital injection, led by Blockstream CEO Adam Back, will now fuel the company's latest crypto strategy Good to know Adam Back contributed about $14 million to the new funding round H100 plans to use all the funds to buy Bitcoin directly..
12 months ago

Maryland Online Sports Betting Tax Rate of 20 Percent Now Official

Maryland’s online sports betting operators are now required to pay more in taxes Governor Wes Moore signed HB352, the Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2025, which officially raised the tax rate on online sports betting from 15% to 20% Good to know Maryland's online sportsbook tax rate is now 20% Most of the tax revenue..
12 months ago

Tennessee April Betting Handle Grows from Last Year but Slips from March

ennessee saw a solid jump in its sports betting handle compared to April last year, though the total fell short of what was recorded in March The latest figures were shared by the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council, which tracks all legal betting activity in the state Good to know Gross handle for April reached $4636 million, up 217% from..
12 months ago

Gambling Sponsors Must Exit Dutch Sports by July; KSA Warns Operators

The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) is stepping up enforcement as a full ban on sports sponsorships by gambling operators approaches Starting 1 July, all gambling-related sponsorship in Dutch sports will be prohibited, covering everything from shirts to tournament partnerships Good to know The ban includes team,..
12 months ago
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