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

Hawaii Moves Closer to Legalizing Online Sports Betting

On March 5, Hawaii's House of Representatives passed House Bill 1308, marking a major step toward the legalization of sports betting in the state With the backing of Representatives Chris Todd (D-Hilo) and Darius Kila (D-Honokai Hale), the bill was introduced by Representative Dan Holt (D-Honolulu) and passed the chamber by a vote of 35 to 15..
1 year ago

Nevada Orders Kalshi to Cease Operations Over Gaming Violations

Kalshi has been ordered by the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) to cease operations in the state by 5:00 PM on March 14 Kalshi's event-based trading contracts are allegedly in violation of state gaming rules, according to regulators In a cease-and-desist letter, the NGCB stated that betting on sports and election outcomes is “unlawful in..
1 year ago

CryptoQuant CEO Reveals Key Factor Stalling Bitcoin and Crypto Market Growth

According to Ki Young Ju, CEO of CryptoQuant, one of the key reasons why the digital asset market is still slow is because Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies are being held back He informed his 410,300 X followers that unless American attitude changes, market conditions are not likely to get better Despite the current stagnation, Ki Young..
1 year ago

DraftKings CEO Sees Growing Momentum for Sports Betting and iGaming Expansion

DraftKings is making steady progress in expanding legal sports betting and online casino gambling across the US, according to CEO Jason Robins Speaking at a Morgan Stanley conference, Robins expressed optimism about the legislative landscape shifting in favor of gaming expansion “I feel like we have some real momentum in iGaming now, the first..
1 year ago

Donald Trump Signals Possible Pardon for Pete Rose During Betting Ban Controversy

Former US President Donald Trump has expressed his desire to pardon Pete Rose, baseball’s all-time hit leader, decades after his permanent ban from Major League Baseball (MLB) Rose, who passed away on September 30, 2024, at the age of 83, was barred from the sport in 1989 due to allegations that he placed bets on games, including those involving..
1 year ago

BlackRock Highlights Bitcoin Supply Crisis, Warns of Rising Demand from US Millionaires

The largest asset manager in the world, BlackRock, has expressed concern over Bitcoin's limited supply in response to growing demand from affluent American investors A recent study, Why Bitcoin Model Portfolio Builders' Point of View, examines how Bitcoin's supply dynamics vary from those of more conventional assets like gold Unlike gold,..
1 year ago

Gamstop Study Reveals Alarming Gambling Trends Among UK Male Students

Gamstop recently conducted a survey that found alarming patterns among male students in the UK Ten percent of these students spend more money each week on gaming than on groceries, according to the survey One in ten students specifically reported gambling between £51 and £100 each week, and the same amount claimed having trouble paying for meals..
1 year ago

Kentucky Sports Betting Operators See Strong January Performance

In 2025, Kentucky's sports betting operators got off to a great start The handle for January, according to the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation, was $2771 million, a 128% increase from January 2024 For the second year in a row, sportsbooks generated over $30 million in total revenue, indicating a strong start The excellent numbers..
1 year ago

Swiss National Bank President Rejects Bitcoin as a Reserve Asset

The inclusion of Bitcoin (BTC) in the country's reserve assets has raised grave worries, according to Martin Schlegel, head of the Swiss National Bank (SNB) In a recent SwissInfo report, Schlegel noted concerns over volatility, liquidity, and security as reasons why Bitcoin does not meet the bank's standards for a sound reserve..
1 year ago

Hester Peirce Introduces SEC Crypto Task Force as Regulatory Focus Shifts

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially disclosed the members of its Crypto Task Force, which includes key advisors from various divisions within the agency This announcement follows a March 3 memo from Commissioner Hester Peirce, posted on the SEC’s official website The task force includes personnel from Acting Chairman..
1 year ago

India Cracks Down on RSN Crypto Scam, Arrests Three Suspects

Indian authorities have arrested three individuals in connection with the RSN Crypto scam, a fraudulent investment scheme that tricked over 2,000 victims with false promises of high returns Law enforcement in Assam uncovered the scam, which reportedly amassed between ₹10-20 crore ($114-229 million) by deceiving investors through a fake online..
1 year ago

Former Bank of England Economist Criticizes Digital Pound Initiative

Former Bank of England (BoE) economist Neil Record has criticized the digital pound project, arguing that it has low consumer demand and provides no tangible benefits He called the endeavor a "costly, useless project" that solely serves the central bank's financial interests in a piece published in The Telegraph One of the main drivers of the..
1 year ago

Fresno State Players Under Investigation for Fantasy Sports Betting

Two former men's basketball players from Fresno State are being investigated for using daily fantasy sports (DFS) websites to wager on their own in-game performances Mykell Robinson and Jalen Weaver are being investigated for possible infractions by the NCAA and the school, according to an ESPN report Weaver, who was recently cut off the team's..
1 year ago

Raoul Pal Predicts Extended Crypto Bull Run, Foresees Market Surge Into 2026

Raoul Pal, CEO of Real Vision and former Goldman Sachs executive, believes the crypto bull market could continue well beyond expectations In his latest video update to 211,000 YouTube subscribers, he explains that the market is currently in a temporary correction but will soon enter another period of rapid price acceleration Pal refers to this..
1 year ago

MetaMask Expands Support to Bitcoin and Solana, Boosting Web3 Accessibility

The popular Ethereum-focused cryptocurrency wallet MetaMask is about to integrate Bitcoin (BTC) and Solana (SOL) to increase its functionality According to Consensys, the wallet's developer, Solana support—its first integration with a non-Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)—will launch in May In Q3, Bitcoin support is anticipated to follow Users..
1 year ago

Ex-SEC Official Predicts Ripple Appeal Withdrawal Is Inevitable

Former SEC officer John Reed Stark claims that the agency is getting ready to withdraw from its legal battle with Ripple According to Stark, who oversaw the SEC's Office of Internet Enforcement for eleven years, the agency will withdraw its appeal, which would represent a dramatic change in the way that cryptocurrency is regulated A Turning Point..
1 year ago

Georgia Sports Betting Bill Fails to Move Forward

A proposal to legalize sports betting in Georgia will not move forward, according to a report from Fox 5 Senate Resolution 131, which aimed to regulate both online and in-person sports wagering with a 20% tax, failed to pass the State Senate’s Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee The bill’s sponsor, Senator Carden Summers, had..
1 year ago

New Orleans Basketball Players Under Investigation for NCAA Gambling Violations

Four basketball players for the New Orleans Privateers have been suspended indefinitely as they are investigated for possible sports gambling infractions James White, Jah Short, Dae Dae Hunter, and Jamond Vincent are still out of commission, according to an unidentified person with knowledge of the case who spoke to local media Since the team's..
1 year ago

PayPal Expands PYUSD Integration for Business Payments

PayPal is ramping up efforts to expand the use of its US-dollar-backed stablecoin, PYUSD, by integrating it into multiple products The company aims to drive adoption among its vast network of merchants, making stablecoin transactions more accessible for businesses According to Bloomberg, PayPal plans to introduce PYUSD into its upcoming bill-pay..
1 year ago

Bybit Resumes Services in India After Securing Regulatory Approval

Bybit, a cryptocurrency exchange, has been able to completely resume operations in India after successfully registering with Indian authorities The company declared on February 25 that although new user onboarding would eventually resume, current users could continue trading "We are thrilled to share some great news with our Indian users Bybit is..
1 year ago
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