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

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

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
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