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 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

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
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