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


Irish Authorities Unlock $35.5 Million in Seized Bitcoin

Irish authorities have gained access to one of the long locked Bitcoin wallets tied to a major criminal asset seizure case The breakthrough gave Ireland Criminal Assets Bureau access to about 500 Bitcoin, worth roughly $355 million at recent prices Good to Know The opened wallet was one of 12 wallets seized in 2019 The wider stash..
2 months ago

Ole Miss Plans Center Focused on College Gambling

Ole Miss is preparing a new center focused on college gambling, with research, prevention, and student support at the core of the plan University leaders said the work will help shape policy and treatment efforts as betting activity among students becomes harder to ignore Good to Know Ole Miss said the center will study student..
2 months ago

FanDuel Adds New Home Run Bets for MLB 2026

FanDuel rolled out new MLB betting products ahead of the 2026 opener between the New York Yankees and San Fracisco Giants The focus is clear: more home run betting, faster betting tools, and cleaner player prop rules Good to Know FanDuel added Daily Dinger, Lazer markets, and a dynamic multi-homer grid Player props only go live if a..
2 months ago

Wall Street Splits on Prediction Markets

Wall Street interest in prediction markets is no longer moving in one direction Some firms are building around the sector, while others are blocking employee access altogether as compliance concerns grow Good to Know Point72 Asset Management and Balyasny Asset Management banned employee trading in prediction markets JPMorgan Chase..
2 months ago

Retail Pressure Pushes Brazil Toward More Betting Controls

Brazil is preparing another round of restrictions for online betting platforms Vice President Geraldo Alckmin said the government will tighten rules further as retail groups keep pressing Brasília over consumer spending, debt levels, and gambling addiction concerns Good to Know Brazil plans more restrictions on betting platforms after..
2 months ago

Kalshi Tightens Trading Rules for Sports and Politics

Kalshi has rolled out new trading restrictions aimed at insider trading risk on political and sports contracts The update came Monday as prediction markets face legal pressure and fresh questions around market integrity Good to Know Kalshi will block political candidates from trading on their own campaigns Athletes, referees, and..
2 months ago

Polymarket Shares New Measures to Combat Insider Trading

Polymarket has updated its rulebook as pressure around prediction market integrity keeps building The company said Monday that it rolled out Enhanced Market Integrity Rules across its DeFi platform and its CFTC-regulated US exchange, with new limits aimed at insider trading and market abuse Good to Know Polymarket now bars trading..
2 months ago

Nevada Court Blocks Kalshi Event Contracts for Now

A Nevada court has handed state regulators a fresh win in the fight over prediction markets Kalshi can no longer offer sports, election, and entertainment event contracts in Nevada under a temporary restraining order issued Friday, with a new court hearing already set for April 3 Good to Know A Nevada court granted a temporary..
2 months ago

DraftKings and FanDuel Go Live in Arkansas

Arkansas sports betting added two major names on Friday, giving bettors statewide access to DraftKings and FanDuel ahead of March Madness After a long wait, both brands finally secured local casino partners and entered the market Good to Know DraftKings launched in Arkansas through Southland Casino Hotel FanDuel went live through..
2 months ago

Fed Economists See Value in Prediction Markets, New 40-Page Report Shows

A new Federal Reserve study adds a fresh angle to the debate around prediction markets Researchers say Kalshi may offer useful real-time signals on inflation, interest rates, unemployment, and GDP, even while legal and political pressure around the platform keeps building Good to Know Federal Reserve researchers said Kalshi can provide..
2 months ago

MLB Signs Polymarket Deal and CFTC Integrity Agreement

Major League Baseball has named Polymarket its official prediction market exchange partner and has also signed a memorandum of understanding with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Commissioner Rob Manfred announced both agreements on Thursday, only days before the start of the 2026 season The deals place MLB at the center of a growing..
2 months ago

NCAA Sounds Alarm on Betting Pressure Ahead of March Madness

NCAA president Charlie Baker raised fresh concerns about sports betting ahead of March Madness, pointing to player harassment, prop bets, and prediction markets as growing risks for college sports Baker made those comments in an interview with CBS Mornings as the tournament began Good to Know Charlie Baker said abusive messages aimed..
2 months ago

Nebraska Voters Could Decide Mobile Sports Betting in 2026

Nebraska casino operators are taking mobile sports betting straight to voters after another roadblock in Lincoln A coalition led by WarHorse Gaming, with support from the Sports Betting Alliance, has started a statewide petition effort to place online sports betting on the November 3, 2026 ballot The Nebraska Secretary of State approved both..
2 months ago

Alberta Bans Election Betting in New iGaming Market

Alberta has drawn a clear line ahead of the launch of its new iGaming market AGLC said bets on political events will not be allowed when private online sports betting and online casino operators enter the province’s regulated system later in 2026 Good to Know AGLC added a rule that prohibits betting on political events such as..
2 months ago

Wisconsin Senate Passes Tribe Led Online Sports Betting Bill

Wisconsin is now one step away from legal statewide mobile sports betting The Senate approved AB 601 on Tuesday, sending the bill to Gov Tony Evers after a debate that mixed tribal sovereignty, market access, and concern about gambling harm Good to Know The Wisconsin Senate passed AB 601 by a 21 to 12 vote The bill would allow..
2 months ago

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Fines Five Sportsbooks $80,500

Massachusetts regulators have issued fines to several major sportsbooks after reviewing a series of betting rule violations The penalties involve wagers that were not permitted under state rules, including certain player prop bets and bets tied to restricted athletes Good to Know Massachusetts regulators fined five sportsbooks a..
2 months ago

March Madness Betting Expected To Reach $3.3 Billion In The United States, AGA Reports

A new forecast shows sports betting activity around college basketball continues to climb in the United States Industry estimates indicate billions of dollars will flow through sportsbooks during the upcoming NCAA tournaments as fans follow the month-long competition Good to Know The American Gaming Association expects $33 billion in..
2 months ago

Polymarket Partners With Palantir And TWG AI On Sports Monitoring

Polymarket is preparing an artificial intelligence monitoring system designed to track integrity risks in sports prediction markets Company leadership says advanced analytics could improve oversight as trading tied to sports events expands Good to Know Polymarket is working with Palantir and TWG AI on a monitoring platform System..
2 months ago

Nasdaq and CME Want Clear Rules for Prediction Markets

Major leaders from large US financial exchanges say prediction markets need stronger and clearer federal regulation The call comes as event contract trading grows on platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket Good to Know Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman and CME Group CEO Terry Duffy support clearer federal rules for prediction markets..
2 months ago

Federal Judge Rejects Kalshi Injunction Request In Ohio Case

A federal court ruling in Ohio adds another chapter to the legal dispute over sports prediction markets in the United States US District Chief Judge Sarah D Morrison denied a request from prediction market operator Kalshi that sought to block enforcement action from the Ohio Casino Control Commission Decision keeps a cease and desist order active..
2 months ago