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

Kansas Sports Betting Grows in February with Increased Wagers and Revenue

Kansas saw an increase in sports betting activity in February, with total wagers reaching $2162 million The figure reflects a 65% rise compared to the same month in 2024 Most of the betting action took place online, with digital platforms accounting for more than $209 million of the total handle Boot Hill Casino, through its partnership with..
1 year ago

Telegram Introduces Bitcoin and USDT Trading to Its Wallet

Telegram has introduced new trading and yield features to its self-custodial wallet, expanding crypto access for more than 100 million users The update, developed by The Open Platform (TOP) on the TON blockchain, allows users to buy, sell, and hold multiple digital assets directly within the messaging app Previously, Telegram Wallet primarily..
1 year ago

Indiana Sports Betting Handle Reaches $432.8 Million in February

Indiana sportsbooks recorded $4328 million in wagers during February, marking an increase of more than $32 million compared to the same month last year, according to the Indiana Gaming Commission Ameristar Casino and Blue Chip Casino led the market, accounting for more than half of all bets placed in the state Ameristar reported $1511 million..
1 year ago

Tennessee Sports Betting Handle Reaches $413.5 Million in February

Tennessee’s sports betting market recorded $4135 million in wagers during February 2025, according to the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council The figure reflects a 93% increase from the same month last year but continues a downward trend from recent months January 2025 saw a handle of $5436 million, meaning February’s total dropped by 24%..
1 year ago

Iowa Sports Betting Handles Over $216 Million in February

Sports betting activity in Iowa reached nearly $2164 million in February, according to the latest report from the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission The total betting volume, also known as the handle, dropped by about $4 million compared to the same month last year Online wagers dominated the market, with 19 operators handling almost $2035..
1 year ago

Coinbase Secures FIU Registration, Prepares for Crypto Expansion in India

Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) has officially registered with India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), granting it the legal authority to offer cryptocurrency trading services in the country The exchange announced this milestone on March 11 via social media platform X, stating: "We’re approved to launch in India" Highlighting India’s growing..
1 year ago

Ex-NFL Linebacker John Robert Leake Sentenced to 30 Months for Fraud

John Robert Leake, a former NFL linebacker, was found guilty of masterminding a fraudulent investment scam and received a 30-month sentence in federal prison Leake duped investors by promising large profits on fictitious real estate and gold mining businesses, according to the US Attorney's Office, which announced the sentence on Tuesday In..
1 year ago

Robert Kiyosaki Warns of Economic Collapse, Reaffirms Faith in Bitcoin and Precious Metals

Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, has once again voiced concerns about an impending financial crisis in the US economy Speaking to his 27 million followers on X, he suggested that the recent market selloff might signal the bursting of the "everything bubble" "The everything bubble is bursting I am afraid this crash may be the biggest..
1 year ago

Congressman Tom Emmer Pushes for Legislation to Ban CBDCs Permanently

Tom Emmer, a Republican congressman from Minnesota, is working harder to get central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) outlawed in the US He revealed a plan in a recent press release that would make President Donald Trump's executive order against CBDCs a permanent law Emmer warns that CBDCs could fundamentally disrupt American financial freedoms..
1 year ago

Mesh Secures $82M to Expand Crypto Payments and Stablecoin Settlements

In a Series B fundraising round headed by venture capital company Paradigm, cryptocurrency payments network Mesh has raised $82 million With this most recent investment, Mesh now has $120 million in total funding Consensys, QuantumLight Capital, and Yolo Investments also participated in the financing With the additional funding, the business..
1 year ago

BBVA to Launch Bitcoin and Ethereum Trading Services in Spain

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA), the second-biggest bank in Spain, is getting ready to provide its clients trading services for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) In the upcoming months, the bank would gradually introduce the new services after receiving approval from the National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) With the introduction..
1 year ago

Nebraska Lawmakers Debate Mobile Sports Betting Expansion

Lawmakers in Nebraska are debating a plan that would introduce mobile sports betting to the state Gambling lobbyists recently told lawmakers that legal gaming should include internet sports betting, according to the Nebraska Examiner Legislative Resolution 20CA, a bill presented by state senator Eliot Bostar, would change Nebraska's..
1 year ago

MLB Calls for CFTC Oversight on Sports Event Contracts

Major League Baseball (MLB) has urged the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to introduce integrity safeguards for sports event contracts The league argues that prediction markets, such as Kalshi and Cryptocom, increasingly resemble conventional sportsbooks but lack the same regulatory oversight In a letter sent on March 7 to CFTC..
1 year ago

Trump Stresses Long-Term Growth as U.S. Economy Faces Potential Slowdown

Amidst the Trump administration's policy changes, the US economy appears to be slowing down President Trump has admitted that there may be interruptions as a result of his administration's attempts to reduce spending and the role of the public sector Trump underlined in a Fox News interview that these policies prioritize bolstering the..
1 year ago

Thailand Grants USDT Approval, Strengthening Its Role in Digital Finance

Tether's USDT has been formally certified by Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), becoming the first stablecoin to be recognized by the government This action strengthens Thailand's position as a major participant in the adoption of digital assets by enabling USDT to be lawfully exchanged on regional exchanges and possibly used as..
1 year ago

Coinbase to Introduce 24/7 Bitcoin and Ethereum Futures for US Traders

One of the biggest cryptocurrency exchanges in the US, Coinbase, is getting ready to introduce Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) futures trading around-the-clock In the upcoming weeks, the platform's derivatives division will launch these products, which is a significant step toward increasing US traders' access to cryptocurrency derivatives Greg..
1 year ago

Texas Senate Backs Bill to Create State-Managed Bitcoin and Crypto Fund

Texas is on track to become the first US state to hold a strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserve The Texas Senate recently passed Senate Bill 21, also known as the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and Investment Act, with a 25-5 vote The bill allows the state to invest in and manage Bitcoin and other digital assets with a market capitalization of at least..
1 year ago

Maryland Sports Betting Handle Rises 7.5% in February 2025

According to the Maryland Lottery and Gaming, the total handle for the sports betting industry in Maryland increased by 75% year over year to $4757 million in February 2025 An important factor in this gain was online betting, which contributed $4632 million, an 81% increase over the same time last year In contrast, retail sports betting..
1 year ago

North Carolina Sports Betting Sees February Decline Despite Super Bowl Action

In February 2025, the total betting handle at North Carolina's internet sportsbooks was $5434 million, a 16% decrease from the $6469 million wagered in January February had the fifth-lowest handle since the state introduced online betting in March 2024, even though it was the first month to provide Super Bowl betting Sportsbooks relied on..
1 year ago

ECB Races Toward Digital Euro, But Legislative Delays Loom

With the goal of finishing the preparatory stage by October 2025, the European Central Bank (ECB) is stepping up its efforts to establish the framework for a digital euro Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank, emphasized that legislative approvals are necessary to move forward "We have October 2025 as our deadline, and we are..
1 year ago
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