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

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

March Madness Betting Pushes Connecticut Handle Past $200 Million

Connecticut sports betting crossed a milestone in March with $2077 million wagered — the first time handle has topped $200 million during that month since online betting launched in October 2021 Good to know Connecticut saw its highest March betting total since online wagering launched in October 2021 FanDuel posted a 25% rise in..
1 year ago

Kalshi Launches MLB Contracts as State Pressure Builds

Kalshi is pressing forward with its sports prediction markets, now launching individual MLB game contracts just days after rolling out similar markets for the NBA The move comes as several states ramp up pressure, claiming platforms like Kalshi are acting as unlicensed sportsbooks Good to know Kalshi introduced prediction markets for..
1 year ago

Tennessee Tells CFTC to Block Sports Prediction Markets

Tennessee has officially weighed in on the debate over sports prediction markets, urging the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to rethink its stance The Tennessee Sports Wagering Council, which oversees legal betting in the state, sent a letter to the federal agency arguing that sports event contracts being offered in the state amount to..
1 year ago

Hidden Road Gains Broker Dealer License as Ripple Acquisition Advances

Hidden Road has received the green light from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) to operate as a broker-dealer in the US, the company confirmed on Thursday The approval was granted to its subsidiary, Hidden Road Partners CIV US LLC Good to Know Hidden Road has secured US broker-dealer status through FINRA The firm..
1 year ago

Brazil Sets Gambling Priorities for 2025 and 2026

The Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA) in Brazil has outlined its next steps for the country’s gambling market, with a focus on responsible betting, updated certification processes, and stronger oversight The updated regulatory agenda, published under Normative Ordinance No 817, covers priorities for the 2025-26 period The SPA is pushing..
1 year ago

Match-Fixing Probe Targets Bruno Henrique After Yellow Card Bet Spike

Brazilian striker Bruno Henrique is facing accusations linked to a match-fixing investigation involving suspicious betting patterns The Federal Police have formally indicted the Flamengo forward, pointing to a yellow card incident during a 2023 match against Santos in the Campeonato Brasileiro as the focus of their case Good to know..
1 year ago

Online Sports Betting May Come to Nebraska Racetracks

A new push to expand gambling in Nebraska has advanced, with lawmakers moving forward on a constitutional amendment that would allow online sports betting—but only at licensed racetracks Good to know Nearly 60% of Nebraskans support legal mobile sports betting The plan could bring in $32 million each year for the state The..
1 year ago

SEC Delays Decision on Grayscale Ethereum Trust Staking Proposal

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is taking more time to review a proposed rule change that would allow ether staking in two Grayscale funds The extension gives the Commission until June 1, 2025, to finalize its position on amendments involving the Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF and the Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF Good to..
1 year ago

Fifteen Charged Over UK Election Date Betting Case Including Conservative Party Figures

The UK Gambling Commission has charged 15 individuals with offences under Section 42 of the Gambling Act 2005, following an investigation into betting on the timing of the UK’s general election The charges relate to bets allegedly placed before former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak publicly announced the July 2024 election date Good to..
1 year ago

Meanwhile Now Valued At $190 M After $40 M Fundraising Round

Meanwhile, a crypto life insurance company that handles everything in Bitcoin, has reached a valuation of $190 million following its recent Series A fundraising The company raised $40 million, according to a report by Fortune, with backing from Bitcoin-friendly players like Xapo and venture capitalist Wences Casares Unlike traditional insurers,..
1 year ago

New York Sports Betting Hits $23.94 Billion for 24/25 Fiscal Year

New York wrapped up its 2024/25 fiscal year with a strong performance in sports betting, reporting a total handle of $2394 billion, according to data from the New York State Gaming Commission (NYGC) March alone contributed $244 billion, the second-highest monthly figure of the year, likely fueled by March Madness activity January topped the..
1 year ago

MGCB Launches Probe into Prediction Market Platforms

Michigan regulators are taking aim at unlicensed sports prediction markets that have started popping up across the state The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has opened investigations into operators that appear to sidestep existing state laws, raising alarms about consumer safety and the integrity of the legal betting system These platforms..
1 year ago

Dogecoin Enters ETP Market with Support from 21Shares

Dogecoin is stepping into the institutional investment space through a new collaboration between its corporate affiliate, House of Doge, and 21Shares, one of the world’s top crypto ETP (exchange-traded products) providers The two organizations have joined forces to launch Dogecoin ETPs across global markets 21Shares, which currently manages..
1 year ago

Maryland Sports Betting Tops Half a Billion in March

Maryland Lottery and Gaming has shared its sports betting numbers for March 2025, showing a total handle of $5885 million across both mobile and retail platforms Bettors saw $5406 million returned in payouts, leaving an overall hold of $479 million The majority of wagers came through mobile sportsbooks, which generated $5734 million in handle..
1 year ago

SEC Leadership Shifts as Paul Atkins Gets Voted In on Wednesday

The US Senate has confirmed Paul Atkins as SEC chair in a 52-44 vote, following his nomination by President Donald Trump Atkins who got nominated four months ago, is a former SEC commissioner from 2002 to 2008 He replaces Mark Uyeda, who had served as acting chair since January after Gary Gensler stepped down Atkins brings experience from Wall..
1 year ago
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