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

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

NFT Sales Climb 15.2% to $121M as CryptoPunks Trades Soar 500%

NFT sales have increased in spite of continuous difficulties in the larger cryptocurrency market The global cryptocurrency market cap just dipped to $283 trillion from $284 trillion last week, with Bitcoin and Ethereum both falling to $86,000 and $2,100, respectively Despite the decline in market participation, NFT trading activity has..
1 year ago

Gemini Reportedly Prepares for IPO With Goldman Sachs and Citigroup

According to reports, Gemini, a cryptocurrency exchange that was established by the twin billionaires Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, is moving closer to an IPO Bloomberg reports that people with knowledge of the situation said the company is working with Citigroup and Goldman Sachs to investigate a possible listing There has been no final..
1 year ago

Brazil Proposes Strict Penalties for Illegal Gambling Ads

PL706-2025, a bill filed by Brazilian federal lawmaker Kim Kataguiri, would make marketing for unlawful gambling illegal Promoting unauthorized betting services would be illegal under the statute, which carries a maximum sentence of eight years in prison The protection of vulnerable audiences, such as children and those from low-income..
1 year ago

Connecticut Considers Joining Multi-State Poker Network, Eyes Sports Betting Limits

Legislators in Connecticut are debating a major overhaul of the state's internet gambling regulations The House General Law Committee filed SB01464, a bill that would limit sports betting bets and expand online poker, on March 6 Connecticut would be able to join the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA) if the legislation is approved..
1 year ago

AFL Faces Backlash Over Push for Larger Share of Betting Revenue

The Australian Football League (AFL) is under pressure from bookmakers and gambling reform advocates over its attempt to increase its share of sports betting revenue Critics argue the move could lead to more aggressive gambling promotions, raising concerns about the risks for amateur bettors Recent league documents reviewed by The Guardian..
1 year ago

F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix Fuels $934 Million Economic Impact

With a $934 million economic impact, the Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024 had a lasting impression on the Southern Nevada economy Nonetheless, this number was 38% lower than the first-ever event in 2023 Race organizers say the state of Nevada's tax income was $45 million, much less than the $77 million it earned in 2023 Notwithstanding the downturn,..
1 year ago

Ohio Sports Betting Surges in January, Revenue Faces Challenges

According to the Ohio Casino Control Commission, the handle of Ohio's sports betting market increased by 246% in January to $1 billion Only three times has the state's monthly wager total exceeded ten figures, and two of those occurrences have taken place in the last three months With $9922 million of the total handle, online sports betting was..
1 year ago

Regulators Ease Restrictions on Bitcoin Mining Rigs, Yet Many Remain Held

US authorities have started returning cryptocurrency mining equipment that had been confiscated in recent months, according to a Reuters report on March 5 Taras Kulyk, CEO of Synteq Digital, confirmed the development, stating that thousands of units had been released At its peak, the backlog reached nearly 10,000 machines stuck at different..
1 year ago

Sam Bankman-Fried Discusses Crypto’s Future in Prison Interview

In a recent interview with Tucker Carlson from behind bars, Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of FTX, discussed his outlook on the future of cryptocurrencies The discussion covered regulatory obstacles, the changing function of cryptocurrencies, and their place in international finance Regarding the US cryptocurrency sector, Bankman-Fried..
1 year ago

Kraken Set to Distribute Next Round of FTX Payouts on May 30

According to Kraken, the next batch of FTX repayments will start to be distributed on May 30 This stage, which will cover both minor and major claims, is an important part of the continuous payout procedure According to a recent post on X by Sunil, an FTX creditor representative, Kraken has started emailing FTX users about the next payout round..
1 year ago
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