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


SPGA Adjusts Approach to Sweepstakes Games in New York After Talks with Officials

The Social and Promotional Games Association (SPGA) has revised its stance on sweepstakes games in New York after recent discussions with state officials Rather than a unified approach, the association announced that each member would pursue "the most appropriate path forward based on individual legal guidance and strategic priorities" This..
1 year ago

Robinhood Introduces Subscription Model Inspired by Amazon Prime and Costco

Inspired by popular loyalty programs like Costco and Amazon Prime, Robinhood has revealed intentions to grow its subscription business The financial services industry presents a substantial development opportunity for the company, allowing it to offer a wider range of services, according to CEO Vlad Tenev Additional services including wealth..
1 year ago

Bitcoin Could Hit $150,000 by Year’s End, Predicts deVere CEO

By the end of this year, Bitcoin (BTC) might reach $150,000, according to Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group His forecast is mostly predicated on US President Donald Trump's pro-crypto position and the possibility of economic upheaval brought on by tariff policies According to Green, the cryptocurrency market may become more optimistic as a..
1 year ago

Arkansas Bans Greyhound Racing, Earning Praise from Animal Rights Advocates

Arkansas is now the 44th state to formally abolish the contentious sport of greyhound racing House Bill 1721, which was signed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, also calls for the gradual elimination of simulcasting, or remote betting on dog races, by 2028 Animal welfare groups, especially Grey2k USA, which has long opposed the practice, have..
1 year ago

Spark Capital Leads Underdog Fantasy’s Series C Funding, Boosting Valuation to $1.225 Billion

Spark Capital is heading Underdog Fantasy's Series C fundraising round, marking a major milestone Prior to the deal, this most recent investment valued the sports gaming operator at $1225 billion The investment is among the biggest made by a Silicon Valley company in the sports gaming industry Underdog Fantasy will be able to grow its business..
1 year ago

SEC Plans Four More Crypto Roundtables in 2025

In 2025, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plans to have four more roundtable conversations as part of its ongoing efforts to address the regulation of digital assets A recent news release states that these gatherings will give interested parties a chance to discuss important subjects in the cryptocurrency sector The talks, which..
1 year ago

SEC Chair Nominee Paul Atkins Holds Millions in Crypto Investments

According to reports, Paul Atkins, who was nominated by Donald Trump to be the next chair of the SEC, has millions of dollars invested in cryptocurrencies A recent Fortune article stated that Atkins has almost $6 million in cryptocurrency-related assets, according to an ethics disclosure This comprises $5 million in cryptocurrency investment funds..
1 year ago

Arthur Hayes Predicts Bitcoin and Ethereum to Hit New Highs

According to BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes, Bitcoin (BTC) is poised to surpass its prior peak Hayes anticipates a robust surge for the flagship cryptocurrency in response to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's recent announcement to slow the rate of quantitative tightening (QT) by April 1 Hayes expressed his opinions on the social media site..
1 year ago

Zeal Reports Record Revenue in 2024, Eyes Continued Growth in 2025

Zeal reported €1882 million in revenue in 2024, a 622% rise from the year before, indicating tremendous financial development This amount exceeded the €1500 million that the corporation had first projected The findings, which were released on March 26, show that the business can surpass expectations Zeal's lottery branch was the main force..
1 year ago

BlackRock Expands Bitcoin Offerings with New European ETP

The biggest asset manager in the world, BlackRock, has launched its first Bitcoin exchange-traded product (ETP) in Europe The iShares Bitcoin ETP (iB1T) can now be traded on the Xetra exchange in Germany, Euronext Paris, and Euronext Amsterdam Institutional and individual investors now have the chance to obtain controlled exposure to changes in..
1 year ago

NYDIG to Acquire Crusoe’s Bitcoin Mining Operations in Major Expansion Move

Crusoe's Bitcoin mining operations have been definitively acquired by NYDIG, a leader in Bitcoin infrastructure With this acquisition, NYDIG's portfolio will include more than 270MW of power generation equipment, strengthening its position in protecting the proof-of-work network for Bitcoin Crusoe's activities are renowned for using Digital Flare..
1 year ago

New York Eyes Crackdown on Sweepstakes Casinos and Sportsbooks

Sweepstakes casinos and sportsbooks could soon face stricter regulations in New York Recent comments from New York State Gaming Commission Chair Brian O’Dwyer suggest that the state may take decisive action against these platforms During a recent commission meeting, O’Dwyer voiced his worries about sweepstakes operators He pointed out that..
1 year ago

Football Governance Bill Advances Without Gambling Sponsorship Ban

The idea of creating an independent football regulator is becoming closer to reality as the UK's Football Governance Bill moves through the House of Lords An amendment that sought to outlaw gambling sponsorship and advertising in English football, however, was decisively turned down The amendment was proposed by Liberal Democrat peer Lord..
1 year ago

Mass Resignations at SEC as Trump Pushes Federal Workforce Reduction

As part of President Donald Trump's larger plans to reduce the government workforce, hundreds of workers are anticipated to leave the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as part of a voluntary resignation program Since late January, more than 700 employees, including top administrators and legal specialists, have resigned, according to a..
1 year ago

Strategy Expands Bitcoin Holdings with $584 Million Purchase

By acquiring about 7,000 BTC, Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, has greatly increased the size of its Bitcoin holdings The deal, which is estimated to be worth $584 million, solidifies the company's standing as one of the biggest corporate Bitcoin owners On social media site X, the business declared that it had purchased 6,911 Bitcoins..
1 year ago

Arthur Hayes Predicts Bitcoin Surge to $110K Before Correction

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, has once again made a bold Bitcoin prediction He believes the cryptocurrency will climb to $110,000 before experiencing a pullback to $76,500 Hayes attributed this anticipated rise to the Federal Reserve's potential move from quantitative tightening (QT) to quantitative easing (QE) for treasuries On March 24,..
1 year ago

Gcash Introduces USDC Integration for Easier Digital Dollar Access in the Philippines

On March 18, Gcash, a leading mobile wallet provider in the Philippines, announced the integration of Circle’s USDC stablecoin into its Gcrypto platform This update enables millions of users to convert pesos to USDC directly within the app, offering a stable digital dollar for payments, savings, and international transfers Circle CEO Jeremy..
1 year ago

Coinbase Criticizes Brazil’s Proposed Stablecoin Regulation

Coinbase has expressed disapproval of the proposed regulation in Brazil that would restrict the use of stablecoins Although he condemned the regulation's possible repercussions, Coinbase's vice president, Tom Duff Gordon, acknowledged the Central Bank of Brazil's readiness to solicit public input Citing worries about tax evasion and money..
1 year ago

Pakistan Plans Special Electricity Tariffs to Attract Crypto Miners

Pakistan is developing a scheme to entice bitcoin mining operations with special electricity pricing Utilizing the nation's excess power producing capability without the need for subsidies is the aim In order to set competitive electricity rates for the sector, the Power Division is negotiating with stakeholders, Dawn said Electricity usually..
1 year ago

US Authorities to Return $7 Million to Victims of Crypto Scam

The $7 million that victims of a social engineering scam were deceived into sending to bogus cryptocurrency investment platforms is being returned by US authorities Virginia's Eastern District US Attorney's Office said in a statement on March 21 that the scam entailed scammers winning victims' trust before sending them to fraudulent websites Once..
1 year ago