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

Meta Explores Stablecoin Payouts for Instagram Creators

Meta may be making a fresh push into digital payments, this time with stablecoins The company has reportedly held early talks with crypto infrastructure firms about using stablecoins to handle cross-border payouts—particularly for content creators on platforms like Instagram Good to know Meta is exploring stablecoin payouts for..
12 months ago

North Carolina Sports Betting Revenue Drops to $46.8 Million in April

North Carolina sports betting numbers dropped sharply in April 2025 compared to the record-setting results seen in the same month a year ago Despite a slight bounce from March thanks to the NBA playoffs and Duke’s NCAA Final Four run, the April figures fell far short of the high bar set in 2024 Good to know April 2025 revenue hit..
12 months ago

NCAA Proposal Would Let Members Bet on Pro Sports but Not College

The NCAA may be preparing to shift its approach to sports betting, potentially allowing athletes, coaches, and staff to wager on professional sports for the first time The move reflects growing pressure from recent enforcement issues and the evolving landscape of legal betting in the US Good to know NCAA athletes and staff may soon be..
12 months ago

Sportradar Reports Strong Q1 With Revenue Close to $396M

Sportradar has kicked off 2025 with strong financial momentum, posting impressive growth across key metrics in its first-quarter results The company saw a solid lift in both revenue and profit, while also strengthening long-term partnerships that signal more expansion ahead Good to know Sportradar's US revenue crossed $95 million for..
12 months ago

Ledger Discord Breach Contained After Scam Bot Incident

Ledger has resolved a Discord security issue after a compromised moderator account was used to push scam links targeting users’ seed phrases The attack occurred on May 11 and has since been contained, with the team confirming that the server is now secure Good to know A bot used a moderator’s account to post phishing links..
12 months ago

Trade Deal Boosts Crypto Markets as Bitcoin Tops $102K

The United States and the United Kingdom have struck a new trade deal—marking the first major agreement since President Donald Trump raised tariffs back in April The announcement came via a Truth Social post where Trump laid out the projected gains and national security impact of the deal Good to know Deal includes 10% tariffs..
12 months ago

New York Online Betting Revenue Reaches $192 Million in April

New York’s mobile sportsbooks got off to a strong start in the new fiscal year, with April bringing in $1927 million in gross revenue The month marked a 48% rise from April 2024 and ranked as the second-highest total of 2025 so far, trailing only January Good to know April’s $1927 million in revenue came with an 89% hold rate..
12 months ago

Flutter Looks Into Prediction Market Options in the US

Flutter is exploring new opportunities in the United States as it keeps a close watch on the development of prediction markets The company, through its FanDuel brand, is considering how to approach this growing space, though no firm plans have been announced yet Good to know Flutter is analyzing prediction market trends using expertise..
12 months ago

Trump Slams Fed Chair as ‘Fool’ Over Rate Freeze

Donald Trump has reignited his feud with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, slamming the central bank’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged and mocking Powell’s leadership Good to know The Fed held rates steady at 425–45%, citing inflation and job market concerns Trump called Powell “a fool” and said talking to him..
12 months ago

Colorado Advances Bill to Cut Back on Sports Betting Write Offs

Colorado is preparing to change how sports betting operators handle deductions on their reported net proceeds Lawmakers have now pushed forward a bill that would gradually remove certain tax write-offs currently available to sportsbooks Good to know Deductions for free bets would be completely removed starting July 2026 A temporary..
12 months ago

CZ Confirms Presidential Pardon Request After Denying Media Reports

Changpeng Zhao, better known as CZ and the founder of Binance, has confirmed he applied for a presidential pardon from Donald Trump—weeks after denying reports that he was doing so Zhao made the comments during a May 6 episode of the Farokh Radio podcast Good to know Zhao pleaded guilty to money laundering in 2023 and was sentenced..
12 months ago

Visa Invests in BVNK

Visa is taking a step further into stablecoin technology with a new investment in UK-based payments firm BVNK The move highlights Visa’s growing focus on stablecoin-based systems for faster, automated business-to-business transactions Good to know BVNK is already processing $12 billion in annualized stablecoin payment volume The..
12 months ago

Kenya Orders Worldcoin to Stop Biometric Data Collection

Kenya’s High Court has ordered a halt to biometric data collection by Sam Altman’s company, World (formerly Worldcoin), unless it conducts a proper Data Protection Impact Assessment The court ruling also blocks the company from using cryptocurrency as an incentive to collect user data Good to know World must delete any biometric..
12 months ago

CFTC Reportedly Looking to Settle Legal Dispute with Kalshi

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is edging closer to ending its ongoing legal battle with Kalshi, a prediction market operator The agency recently asked a federal appeals court for permission to settle the case, according to a Bloomberg report Good to know The CFTC is seeking court approval to settle with Kalshi..
12 months ago

NCAA Issues Show Cause Orders for Iowa State Betting Violations

A handful of Iowa State football support staffers have landed in hot water with the NCAA after placing thousands of sports bets totaling over $100,000 Their actions included wagers on their own university's basketball games, violating clear NCAA rules Good to know NCAA issued one-year show-cause penalties to five former or current Iowa..
12 months ago

NBA Warns Prediction Markets Could Harm League Integrity

The National Basketball Association has stepped into the debate over sports prediction markets, raising concerns about their impact on game integrity In a recent letter to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the NBA laid out its issues with how these markets function, especially as they continue to grow Good to know..
12 months ago

Ohio March Betting Handle Nears $1 Billion

March brought a wave of betting activity to Ohio, nearly hitting the $1 billion mark for total wagers The NCAA tournament helped fuel this surge, with strong showings by online sportsbooks and some changes in revenue dynamics Good to know Total betting handle in March reached $993 million Online operators made up over 98% of..
12 months ago

Robinhood Posts Strong Q1 With Revenue Growth and Record Deposits

Robinhood posted strong numbers in Q1 2025, reflecting sharp growth in revenue and trading activity The platform made clear progress in both innovation and user engagement, even as after-hours trading dipped slightly Good to know Q1 revenue hit $927 million, up 50% year-over-year Crypto revenue doubled to $252 million compared to Q1..
12 months ago

Bet365 Could Go Public or Sell Stake in Deal Valued at $12 Billion

Bet365 may soon enter a new phase The company is reviewing multiple possibilities that include a full sale, a partial private equity deal, or a US stock exchange listing Wall Street banks and American advisers are involved in ongoing talks, according to reporting from The Guardian Good to know Bet365 is discussing options for a deal..
12 months ago

IBIA Flags 63 Suspicious Betting Alerts Across Six Sports in Q1

Suspicious betting activity held steady in early 2025, with football and tennis drawing the most alerts, according to new data from IBIA IBIA tracked 63 alerts between January and March 2025, identifying suspicious betting patterns across six sports in 23 countries That figure is slightly down from 65 alerts in Q4 2024, but 11 percent higher..
12 months ago
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