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

Coinbase in Talks to Acquire Deribit for Crypto Derivatives Expansion

Coinbase is in advanced negotiations to acquire Deribit, a major crypto derivatives exchange focused on Bitcoin and Ether options, according to Bloomberg While no agreement has been finalized, both companies have reportedly informed regulators in Dubai, where Deribit holds a license and headquarters, about the discussions Deribit dominates the..
1 year ago

VanEck CEO Predicts Stablecoins and Tokenization To Drive Crypto Growth in 2025

According to Jan van Eck, CEO of VanEck, stablecoins will have a big impact on the cryptocurrency industry in 2025 During an interview with Anthony Pompliano at Bitcoin Investor Week, van Eck emphasized the significance of the ongoing legislative initiatives to control stablecoins He commended the advancement of Senator Bill Hagerty's (R-TN)..
1 year ago

ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood Warns Against Memecoin Risks

The CEO of ARK Invest, Cathie Wood, has warned of the dangers of trading memecoins She underlined the significance of comprehending the speculative character of these digital assets in a recent interview on Bloomberg Crypto Wood acknowledged the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) decision not to classify memecoins as securities She..
1 year ago

Sportradar Expands Sports Data Dominance with IMG Arena Acquisition

The purchase of IMG Arena, a sports betting and data rights business that was formerly held by Endeavor Group, has been confirmed by Sportradar The agreement, which was revealed on March 19 during Sportradar's 2024 earnings conference, represents a major change in approach for both businesses It is anticipated that the deal will close later this..
1 year ago

Maryland Agrees on Lower Tax Hike for Online Sportsbooks

A deal has been reached between state lawmakers and Maryland Governor Wes Moore about the proposed tax increase for online gambling Moore's initial proposal was to double the tax rate from 15% to 30% But lawmakers ultimately agreed on a relatively moderate rise of 20% after deliberations During a hearing of the Ways and Means Committee of the..
1 year ago

Binance Earns Recognition from Singapore Police Force for Cybercrime Prevention

The Singapore Police Force (SPF) has recognized Binance, one of the top cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, for its noteworthy efforts to combat cybercrime Binance declared on March 19 that the SPF's Cybercrime Command (CCC) had given it an appreciation award The award was given out on March 11 at the Alliance of Public-Private Cybercrime..
1 year ago

88% of Bybit’s Stolen Crypto Remains Trackable, Hackers Use Mixers to Hide Funds

Bybit CEO Ben Zhou announced that 88% of the $14 billion in stolen crypto remains traceable Despite ongoing efforts by hackers to obscure their tracks using Bitcoin mixers, Zhou confirmed that most of the stolen funds are still under surveillance In his March 20 update, Zhou detailed that 8629% of the stolen assets, approximately $123 billion,..
1 year ago

Libra Token Faces Class Action Lawsuit in New York

Burwick Law has filed a class action lawsuit against La Libertad Avanza, also known as the Libra token, in the US Supreme Court of New York, alleging that the token's developers launched the product in a misleading manner According to the lawsuit, market manipulation caused large losses for ordinary investors Although Argentine President Javier..
1 year ago

Vermont Sports Betting Hits $21.5M in February

According to the Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery, approximately $215 million was wagered on sports in February Over 670,000 bets were placed by players, with an average wager of $3210 It's interesting to see that out-of-state wagerers contributed significantly More than a third of the state's total handle, or more than $84 million, was..
1 year ago

Nebraska Moves Closer to Legalizing Online Sports Betting

Nebraska's legislature has taken a significant step toward legalizing digital sports betting On March 17, the Senate General Affairs Committee voted 6-2 to advance a constitutional amendment proposal If the measure passes further hurdles, Nebraska residents will vote on the issue in November 2026, with online sports betting potentially launching..
1 year ago

Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Holdings with Recent Purchase

Metaplanet Inc has further expanded its Bitcoin holdings, adding 150 BTC to its treasury This latest acquisition brings its total reserves to 3,200 BTC The company purchased the Bitcoin at an average price of $83,706 (approximately 1253 million yen) per coin, amounting to a total investment of $1253 million (1879 billion yen) The company remains..
1 year ago

West Virginia University Kicks Off First Responsible Gaming Symposium

On March 17, the Esports Business and Education Program at West Virginia University (WVU) hosted its first symposium on responsible gaming Leaders from the business came together to discuss the ethical development of digital entertainment, sports betting, and esports Discussions concerning responsible gaming practices were held, with a focus on..
1 year ago

Nasdaq Seeks SEC Approval to List 21Shares Polkadot ETF

Nasdaq has formally requested the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for permission to list a 21Shares Polkadot Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) The application marks a significant step in introducing another crypto-backed investment product to the market To proceed with the ETF listing, Nasdaq submitted a 19b-4 filing, a proposal requesting a..
1 year ago

Halliday Secures $20M to Revolutionize Financial Workflows with AI and Blockchain

Halliday, an AI-powered startup specializing in workflow automation, has raised $20 million in a Series A funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) The capital will accelerate the growth of its Workflow Protocol, which streamlines the development of financial applications by eliminating the need for traditional smart..
1 year ago

Underdog Fantasy Fined $17.5 Million by NYSGC Over Licensing Dispute

The New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) has penalized Underdog Fantasy $175 million for operating without a current temporary fantasy sports license Since December 22, 2022, the business has been holding fantasy sports competitions in New York under a temporary license granted by Synkt, which is currently controlled by Underdog On March 14,..
1 year ago

DRA Bans Darts Player Nitin Kumar Jiwa for Match-Fixing

Nitin Kumar Jiwa, a darts player, has been banned for eight years by the Darts Regulation Authority (DRA) after being accused of match-fixing The Gambling Commission announced the decision on March 14, 2025, and it prohibits Jiwa from taking part in any DRA events until November 6, 2031 The Disciplinary Committee hearing in January led to the..
1 year ago

Robinhood Launches Prediction Markets Hub in Partnership with Kalshi Inc.

In partnership with Kalshi Inc, Robinhood is extending its services with a new prediction markets center Users can exchange contracts based on actual events, such as political, sporting, and economic outcomes, thanks to this program With this debut, Robinhood competes with sites such as Polymarket in the prediction market Vice President and..
1 year ago

Netherlands Warns of Possible Loopholes in Sports Ad Ban, Cites Belgium as Example

Teun Struycken, the Dutch state secretary for legal protection, stressed the need of player protection during a March 12 parliamentary session He made it clear, though, that outright prohibiting casino advertising is not the best course of action Struycken said that the Netherlands might reveal Belgium's evasion strategies Recently, Belgium..
1 year ago

Goldman Sachs Acknowledges Growing Crypto Competition Among Rivals

Goldman Sachs has acknowledged that rival banks are outperforming it by offering cryptocurrency-related products The financial behemoth admitted in its 2024 Annual Report that certain customers increasingly favor services from competitors that provide particular digital assets These businesses are covering market gaps that Goldman Sachs is unable..
1 year ago

AML Bitcoin Founder Convicted of Fraud and Money Laundering

Rowland AML Bitcoin creator Marcus Andrade was found guilty in a federal court in California of wire fraud and money laundering He was convicted on March 12 by the US District Court for the Northern District of California of misleading investors about his cryptocurrency scheme In 2020, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a..
1 year ago
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