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

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United States Speaking during the SEC’s Crypto Task Force Roundtable on Tokenization, he outlined his plan to update outdated rules and create new frameworks that support innovation while protecting investors Good to know SEC Chair Paul Atkins..
12 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..
1 year 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..
1 year 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..
1 year 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..
1 year ago

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..
1 year 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..
1 year 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..
1 year 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..
1 year 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..
1 year 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..
1 year 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..
1 year 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..
1 year 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..
1 year 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..
1 year 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..
1 year 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..
1 year 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..
1 year 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..
1 year 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..
1 year ago
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