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

Crypto Analyst Pentoshi Predicts Altcoin Boom of 2017-2021 Won’t Repeat

Pentoshi, a renowned cryptocurrency analyst, has voiced skepticism about altcoins going through another explosive surge similar to the 2017–2021 cycle He expressed his viewpoint to his 858,600 followers on X, saying that the likelihood of significant price spikes has decreased due to the substantial growth of the cryptocurrency market “Well..
1 year ago

Betsson Expands in Latin America with Brazil Online Gaming License

In Brazil, Betsson has formally obtained a license to run an online casino and sportsbook The corporation can now access a wider audience in the newly regulated market thanks to the approval, which went into effect on February 25, 2025 With licenses already in place in Argentina, Peru, and Colombia, this most recent approval expands Betsson's..
1 year ago

Memecoins Lose Momentum as Crypto Industry Seeks a New Narrative

As memecoins lose popularity, Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan said, the cryptocurrency sector might require a new focal point Hougan raised concerns about North Korean hacker outfit Lazarus utilizing memecoins to launder stolen assets in an interview with cryptocurrency influencer Scott Melker "That [Lazarus] attempted to launder..
1 year ago

Louisiana Sports Betting Revenue Reached $383 Million in January

Louisiana sportsbooks handled nearly $383 million in bets during January, according to the latest report from the Louisiana Gaming Control Board Online betting accounted for the majority of activity, reaching $355 million, while retail locations handled $28 million Compared to the previous year, online sports betting increased by 117% Retail..
1 year ago

Bitcoin Falls Below $90K Amid ETF Sell-Offs

Bitcoin’s price dipped under $90,000 for the first time since November 2024, triggering concerns about further declines The drop comes amid continuous sell-offs in US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), with investors pulling out substantial amounts over the past week Heavy ETF Outflows Fuel Bitcoin Decline Bitcoin BTC $88,951 hit a..
1 year ago

Sports Betting Gains Support in Hawaii as Casino Measure Fails

With the passage of House Bill 1308 (HB 1308) last week, Hawaii came a step closer to allowing sports betting The bill received unanimous support from the Economic Development and Technology Committee before being adopted by the House Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs Committee by a 6-4 vote The bill now moves on to the Committee on Finance, where..
1 year ago

Missouri Sports Betting Launch Faces Delay After Emergency Rule Rejection

Missouri’s plan to roll out legal sports betting has hit a roadblock Secretary of State Denny Hoskins rejected the Missouri Gaming Commission’s (MGC) emergency rulemaking request, delaying the expected June 2025 launch Now, the process must follow the traditional regulatory timeline, pushing the start date to late summer or fall Hoskins..
1 year ago

Bybit Offers Massive Bounty to Recover Stolen Crypto in Record-Breaking Hack

A significant reward is being offered by Bybit, a well-known cryptocurrency exchange with headquarters in Singapore, to aid in the recovery of money that was taken in a recent, extensive hack To help identify the attackers and recover the stolen assets, the company is enlisting the help of blockchain and cybersecurity specialists Hackers were..
1 year ago

Georgia Introduces Second Bitcoin Reserve Bill with No Investment Cap

Ten days after the initial proposal, Georgia lawmakers have introduced a second Bitcoin reserve measure Senate Bill 228 (SB 228) would provide the state treasurer unrestricted access to Bitcoin investments if it were approved The Georgia State Treasury Department is also required under the bill to create its own guidelines for the "acceptance,..
1 year ago

Mike Novogratz Calls for Action Against North Korean Hacker Group Lazarus

World leaders are being urged by billionaire Mike Novogratz to act decisively against Lazarus, the North Korean hacking collective responsible for a huge cyber crime One of the biggest thefts in history occurred when the group took $14 billion worth of Ethereum (ETH) from Bybit's cold wallet Galaxy Digital CEO Novogratz commended Bybit's breach..
1 year ago

SEC Drops OpenSea Investigation, Easing Regulatory Pressure on the NFT Market

The investigation against OpenSea, a prominent non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace, by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has finally come to a close An important turning point in the regulation of digital assets has been reached with this ruling OpenSea CEO Devin Finzer shared the news on X, calling it a positive step for..
1 year ago

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce Asks for Community Feedback on Crypto Oversight

The US Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) longest-serving commissioner, Hester Peirce, is calling for public involvement to help create more precise rules for the cryptocurrency sector In her capacity as head of the SEC's recently established Crypto Task Force, she is seeking input on regulatory issues with the goal of improving the rules..
1 year ago

Bybit CEO Addresses $1.4B Hack, Says Exchange Can Cover All User Assets

In a recent catastrophic security breach, hackers stole $14 billion worth of Ethereum (ETH) and stETH from the cold wallet of Bybit, a significant cryptocurrency exchange The incident, which happened on Friday, has been called the biggest cryptocurrency theft ever Coinbase executive Conor Grogan commented on the significance of the incident,..
1 year ago

Mississippi Reports $42.5M Sports Betting Handle in January

The Mississippi Gaming Commission reports that $425 million in wagers were placed in Mississippi's sports betting market in January Compared to December's total, this amount reflects a $12 million decrease The state's taxable revenue increased by about $5 million in spite of the reduction, which was a substantial recovery from the $1 million loss..
1 year ago

Donald Trump Claims Bitcoin’s Record Surge Tied to His Pro-Crypto Policies

Since November, when Donald Trump was elected president, Bitcoin has consistently broken its record highs The President promises to make the United States a global leader in the cryptocurrency space and credits this spike to his administration's strong support for the technology Trump attributed Bitcoin's rise above $109,000 to his initiatives..
1 year ago

Two Estonians Admit to $577 Million Crypto Fraud Scheme

Ivan Turõgin and Sergei Potapenko, both Estonians, entered guilty pleas to operating a massive Bitcoin Ponzi scam, according to confirmation from the US Department of Justice (DOJ) Hundreds of thousands of investors worldwide, including many in the US, were duped by their scheme, which was based on the cloud mining service HashFlare Fake..
1 year ago

Maine Sports Betting Sees Growth Despite Limited Competition

Despite its modest size, sports betting in Maine continues to bring in a sizable amount of tax money The tax increased from $417,000 in December to $698,000 last month due to $507 million in wagers reported by the Maine Gambling Control Unit (MGCU) for January Despite mounting criticism, this bump gives lawmakers a reason to continue supporting..
1 year ago

Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel Pushes for a Digital Euro

A central bank digital currency (CBDC) has been strongly supported by Joachim Nagel, head of the Deutsche Bundesbank Nagel underlined the necessity of a digital euro to safeguard Europe's financial stability and sovereignty during a conversation with economists at the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum (OMFIF) According to..
1 year ago

Binance CEO Richard Teng Predicts a “Golden Era” for Crypto Under Trump

Binance CEO Richard Teng believes Donald Trump’s presidency will usher in a boom for digital assets worldwide In a recent Bloomberg Television interview, Teng highlighted how Trump’s pro-crypto stance is creating optimism in the industry Teng sees Trump’s leadership as a turning point, especially for institutional adoption and regulatory..
1 year ago

Russia Faces $14 Million in Losses from Illegal Crypto Mining

In 2024, Russian electrical supplier Rosseti suffered damages of $14 million (13 billion rubles) as a result of illegal cryptocurrency mining Unauthorized operations have overloaded power systems and hampered the delivery of electricity in the Volga Region, Novosibirsk, and the North Caucasus, which are the most impacted regions 130 incidents..
1 year ago
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