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

Louisiana Bill Proposes Higher Online Betting Tax

Louisiana lawmakers are moving forward with a proposal that would nearly double the tax on online sports betting House Bill 639, brought forward by Representative Neil Riser, gained support from the House Appropriations Committee with a 20-1 vote The measure seeks to raise the tax rate on mobile wagers from 15 percent to 325 percent Good to..
12 months ago

Adam Back Says Bitcoin Strategy Could Reshape 200 Trillion Dollars

Blockstream CEO Adam Back has shared his outlook on how Bitcoin may influence the global economy, starting with how companies manage their balance sheets In a recent post on X, he said that holding Bitcoin as part of a treasury policy could create large-scale financial change over time Good to know Adam Back sees Bitcoin becoming a key..
12 months ago

Nasdaq Applies to List Spot ETF for Dogecoin

Nasdaq has filed an application with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list a spot-based exchange-traded fund (ETF) for Dogecoin, the original meme-driven cryptocurrency The proposed product would be sponsored by 21Shares, a firm known for developing crypto investment vehicles Good to know Nasdaq has submitted a filing..
12 months ago

Arizona Sportsbooks Start 2025 With Strong Gains

Arizona sportsbooks kicked off the year with a strong rebound in revenue despite only a slight increase in handle The Arizona Department of Gaming reported $8642 million in total bets for January, slightly above December’s $8493 million Compared to January 2024, the handle increased by 22% Good to know: Arizona reported $8642 million..
12 months ago

Nevada Sees March Betting Handle Jump but Profits Fall

Nevada’s sports betting handle hit $8595 million in March 2025, marking the highest monthly total since November 2023 College basketball led the charge, driven by March Madness betting, which pushed overall wagers past every month of the last NFL season—even without football contributing Good to know: Nevada sportsbooks handled..
12 months ago

Paradigm Invests $50 Million in Decentralized AI Startup Nous Research

Paradigm, a major name in venture capital, is making a major move into decentralized artificial intelligence by backing Nous Research Reports from Fortune say Paradigm is investing close to $50 million into the AI startup, pushing its token valuation up to $1 billion Good to know Paradigm is investing about $50 million into Nous..
12 months ago

Hawaii Sports Betting Bill Rejected by Lawmakers

Hawaii will not see legal sportsbooks anytime soon Lawmakers officially ended the effort on Friday when they could not agree on a final version of the sports betting bill Good to know Hawaii lawmakers rejected the sports betting bill before the session ended DraftKings, FanDuel, and other major brands were ready to launch if the..
12 months ago

PrizePicks & MLB, New San Francisco Giants Partnership

PrizePicks is stepping deeper into the baseball scene by teaming up with the San Francisco Giants The company has become the official daily fantasy sports partner of the team, bringing a mix of digital promotions and in-stadium features to Oracle Park Good to know PrizePicks now partners with both the San Francisco Giants and San Diego..
12 months ago

MEXC Confirms All User Assets Fully Backed in Latest Audit

MEXC has added nearly $390 million to its reserves since February, a move that signals rising trust in the platform The crypto exchange released its April 2025 Proof of Reserves report on Wednesday, confirming that all user funds remain fully backed on-chain Good to know MEXC added $389 million in assets over two months, strengthening..
12 months ago

Colorado Advances House Bill 1311 to Cut Betting Tax Breaks

Colorado lawmakers are moving to change how sports betting and online casino operators report taxable revenue House Bill 1311 aims to close a tax break that currently allows companies to deduct free bets and promotional offers when calculating taxes owed Good to know Colorado may remove the free bet tax deduction for sports betting and..
12 months ago

March Madness Pushes Tennessee Betting Past Half a Billion USD in March

Tennessee recorded a strong month for sports betting in March, with sportsbooks processing $5517 million in wagers The sharp rebound followed a quieter February and delivered a substantial tax gain for the state Good to know Tennessee sportsbooks handled $5517 million in wagers during March The state collected $10 million in taxes..
12 months ago

Kalshi Sues Maryland After Cease Order on Event Markets

Prediction market operator KalshiEX LLC has taken its legal battle with state regulators to the federal level On Monday, Kalshi filed a lawsuit in the US District Court in Maryland, challenging a cease-and-desist order from the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission Good to know Kalshi has filed lawsuits in Maryland, New..
1 year ago

Former SEC Chair Warns Most Tokens Will Not Hold Up, Except Bitcoin

Gary Gensler, former head of the US Securities and Exchange Commission, shared strong views on the state of cryptocurrency in a recent CNBC interview He expressed doubt about the staying power of most digital tokens and said much of the crypto space runs on hype instead of value Good to know Gary Gensler served as SEC Chair before..
1 year ago

Truth.Fi ETFs from Trump Media Will Target U.S. and Crypto Markets

Trump Media and Technology Group is moving into financial services, with plans to launch a lineup of exchange-traded funds under the TruthFi brand The company revealed a new partnership with Cryptocom and Yorkville America Digital to bring the ETFs to market, focusing on digital assets and US-based investments Good to know Trump Media..
1 year ago

PrizePicks Launches Free NFL Draft Game with Viral Predictions

PrizePicks is jumping into the NFL Draft action with a new twist on daily fantasy Ahead of the draft on April 24, the company rolled out its first-ever free-to-play fantasy game tied to viral moments surrounding the event Good to know PrizePicks became the first DFS operator accredited by the National Council on Problem Gambling on..
1 year ago

Sportsbooks in New York May Face Tighter Rules

Sports betting rules in New York could change if Assemblyman Robert Carroll's proposed legislation moves forward His new bill aims to tighten the way mobile and retail sportsbooks operate across the state Good to know The proposed bill would ban credit card deposits for sports betting in New York Operators may be forced to hold..
1 year ago

Robert Kiyosaki Now Predicts Bitcoin Will Hit One Million by 2035

Robert Kiyosaki believes the US is heading straight into an economic disaster—and he thinks Bitcoin could be a key way to protect yourself Good to know Kiyosaki expects Bitcoin to hit $1 million by 2035 He predicts gold will rise to $30,000 and silver to $3,000 He believes a deep economic depression is already underway The Rich..
1 year ago

Trump Says Fed Chair Jerome Powell Can Be Out Real Fast

Donald Trump is turning up the heat on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, blasting him over interest rate policy and warning that his time at the Fed could be running out The latest comments came just days after Powell raised concerns about Trump’s new round of global tariffs Good to know Trump says he could fire Fed Chair Jerome..
1 year ago

North Carolina Might Impose 36 Percent Tax on Online Sports Betting

North Carolina is considering a major tax hike on online sports betting under a new state Senate budget proposal for 2025–27 Lawmakers are aiming to raise the tax rate from 18% to 36%, a move that would put the state near the top nationally—on par with Pennsylvania and trailing only New York, New Hampshire, and Delaware Good to know..
1 year ago

SEC Greenlights VanEck to Launch NODE Focusing on Crypto Stocks

VanEck is expanding its crypto-linked offerings with a new exchange-traded fund that takes a different route than the typical spot Bitcoin or Ethereum ETF The financial firm received SEC approval to move forward with its “Onchain Economy ETF,” aimed at companies shaping the digital asset landscape Good to know VanEck’s new ETF..
1 year ago
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