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

Judge Backs Newly Flutter Owned NSX in Biometric Dispute Over Betting Access

A court in Brazil has rejected an attempt to shut down three major betting platforms operated by the NSX Group—Betnacional, Mr Jack Bet, and Pagbet—despite a lawsuit calling for their suspension and BRL 500 million in damages Good to know NSX Group recently sold to Flutter in a $350 million deal Brazil’s Ministry of Finance..
11 months ago

SEC Sues Unicoin Over $100 Million Investor Fraud

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against crypto investment firm Unicoin and four of its top figures, accusing them of deceiving thousands of investors through inflated claims and misleading financial information The case centers around more than $100 million raised via rights certificates tied to Unicoin tokens..
11 months ago

Colorado to End Free Bet Deductions for Sportsbooks

Colorado sportsbooks will soon lose a key tax break as Governor Jared Polis signed House Bill 1311 into law on May 15 The measure phases out promotional bet deductions, which currently allow operators to reduce their taxable revenue by writing off non-cash bonuses like free bets Good to know Deduction cap drops to 1% in January 2026,..
11 months ago

North Carolina House Rejects Sports Betting Tax Increase

State lawmakers in North Carolina remain divided on whether to raise the tax rate on sports betting operators The House has chosen not to follow the Senate’s proposal to double the current 18% rate Good to know The Senate wants to increase the tax rate to 36%, starting October 1 The House prefers to keep the existing 18% rate that..
11 months ago

US Betting Market Sees bet365 and Fanatics Rise

New research from Bettormetrics shows that challenger sportsbooks are starting to narrow the gap on FanDuel and DraftKings in the US market Based on performance data from the first four months of 2025, bet365 leads in pricing while Fanatics ranks highest for uptime Good to know Bet365 posted the best pricing value with a 53%..
11 months ago

Missouri Opens Applications for Sports Betting Licenses

Missouri is moving ahead with legal sports betting, as the state’s gaming commission has begun accepting applications for sportsbook licenses The application process follows a tight vote on Amendment 2, passed in November 2024, which amended the state constitution to allow sports wagering for those aged 21 and older Good to know..
11 months ago

Ripple and Coinbase Eye Circle as Company Targets $5 Billion IPO

Circle, the company behind the USDC stablecoin, is weighing its options as it moves forward with IPO plans while also entertaining acquisition interest from Ripple and Coinbase The dual-track approach comes during a period of shifting market conditions and rising attention on stablecoins Good to know Circle is targeting a $5 billion..
11 months ago

Sports Betting Revenue Holds as Kansas Handle Falls

Kansas saw a dip in sports betting activity last month as the April handle came in lower than March Despite the slowdown, online betting remained the dominant channel, and revenue figures held steady Good to know Sportsbooks in Kansas brought in $2088 million in wagers in April, down from March’s total Online betting accounted for..
11 months ago

ACMA Hits PointsBet with Over $300K Penalty

PointsBet is facing major consequences in Australia after being found in breach of both spam and self-exclusion laws The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has imposed a penalty of AU$500,800 ($321,706), citing hundreds of illegal marketing messages and violations of rules protecting vulnerable users Good to know..
11 months ago

Pavel Durov Rejects EU Censorship Demand Before Key Vote in Romania

A heated clash between tech platforms and European authorities continues to unfold Telegram founder Pavel Durov has called out what he sees as election interference by governments asking him to limit speech — and he is refusing to back down Good to know Pavel Durov refused a request from a European country to censor Telegram content..
11 months ago

Crypto Theft Attempt Fails as Four Chinese Men Caught in Paraguay

Four Chinese nationals have landed in trouble in Paraguay after a failed attempt to steal crypto mining equipment The incident took place in Coronel Bogado, a town near the Itaipu hydroelectric dam, a popular area for crypto mining due to its cheap and abundant electricity Good to know Three suspects were deported immediately for..
11 months ago

Bitcoin Purchases Sends Addentax Shares Up Then Down

This Chinese investment firm has grabbed attention after revealing plans to buy $800 million worth of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies The announcement caused a temporary surge in its stock price before it fell back and dipped even further Good to know Addentax plans to buy 8,000 BTC and other cryptos including the TRUMP memecoin..
11 months ago

Ripple Says XRP Still Not a Security Despite Legal Setback

Ripple's top legal executive addressed the crypto community this week to clear up confusion surrounding a recent court decision in the ongoing legal battle between Ripple Labs and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Despite the judge denying a joint request by both parties, Ripple confirmed that the ruling does not affect the major..
11 months ago

Crypto CEO’s Daughter Escapes Kidnapping in Paris

A terrifying kidnapping attempt unfolded in Paris when four masked men tried to abduct the daughter and grandson of Paymium co-founder Pierre Noizat in broad daylight The attackers failed, but the incident has raised fresh concerns about the safety of crypto executives and their families in France Good to know The woman fought back and..
11 months ago

Pro Crypto Senators Warn Tax Rule Could Hurt U.S. Crypto Leadership

Senator Cynthia Lummis is calling on the US Treasury to take action on crypto tax rules that she says are putting American companies at a disadvantage Alongside Senator Bernie Moreno, she is pushing for changes to how digital assets are treated under the current corporate tax structure Good to know Lummis says US crypto firms are taxed..
11 months ago

New SEC Chair Paul Atkins Calls for Clear Rules to Make US a Global Crypto Leader

New SEC Chair Paul Atkins is taking steps to reshape how crypto assets are regulated in the United States Speaking during the SEC’s Crypto Task Force Roundtable on Tokenization, he outlined his plan to update outdated rules and create new frameworks that support innovation while protecting investors Good to know SEC Chair Paul Atkins..
11 months ago

MLB Clears Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson for Hall of Fame Consideration

Major League Baseball has removed 17 names from its permanently ineligible list, including two of the sport’s most talked-about figures—Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson The move comes decades after their respective scandals and signals a fresh policy stance by Commissioner Rob Manfred Good to know Rose and Jackson are now..
11 months ago

PlanB Predicts Bitcoin Could Hit $400K Soon

Bitcoin may be gearing up for a powerful breakout, according to one of the most followed analysts in the crypto space PlanB, the pseudonymous creator of the stock-to-flow model, believes that a key chart signal is pointing toward new all-time highs very soon Good to know PlanB uses the Relative Strength Index (RSI) as a core market..
11 months ago

Texas Company Files Patent Suit Against DraftKings

DraftKings is now facing a legal challenge that could have wide implications for its sportsbook platform Micro-Gaming Ventures, a Texas-based betting technology firm, has filed a lawsuit accusing DraftKings of infringing on five separate patents Good to know The lawsuit targets five specific patents from Micro-Gaming Ventures..
11 months ago

Mizuhara Still Free After Missing Surrender Deadline

Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter for MLB star Shohei Ohtani, has received another delay in reporting to prison He now has until 16 June to surrender, nearly three months after his original deadline Good to know Mizuhara pleaded guilty to bank fraud and filing a false tax return He racked up $402 million in losses from illegal..
11 months ago
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