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.

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  • Sports Betting

Daniel's latest articles

Missouri Prepares for Online Sports Betting Launch by June 30

According to state officials, Missouri's first authorized internet sportsbooks may start taking bets by June 30 Chairman Jan Zimmerman of the Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) affirmed that the regulatory framework is still being developed Officials presented a complicated set of regulations required to introduce mobile sports betting during..
1 year ago

Israeli Soccer Hit by Match-Fixing Scandal; Dozens Suspended

Israeli soccer has been rocked by a match-fixing scandal that has resulted in the suspension of numerous referees from two leagues More than half of the Liga Alef North teams and a number of Liga Bet North teams are being investigated for suspected involvement in illicit gambling, according to Israel Football Association (IFA) Chairman Shino..
1 year ago

BNY Mellon Holds Over $13M in Bitcoin ETFs, Joins Institutional Crypto Wave

One of the biggest banks in the United States, BNY Mellon, currently owns about $13 million worth of Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) shares According to a recent disclosure made to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the bank has 11187 million worth of WisdomTree Bitcoin Fund (BTCW) shares, totaling 115,108 shares It also owns..
1 year ago

Google Explores Bitcoin Integration to Simplify Crypto Use

On February 18, 2025, Google Web3 expert Kyle Song disclosed the company's initiatives to improve Bitcoin accessibility at the Hong Kong Bitcoin Tech Carnival For over a year after the SEC approved Bitcoin ETFs in Hong Kong, Google has been developing a way to incorporate Bitcoin into its ecosystem Song stated that Google is “exploring ways to..
1 year ago

Argentina’s President Faces Impeachment Threat Over Alleged Memecoin Scandal

Javier Milei, the president of Argentina, is being investigated for allegedly participating in a memecoin pump-and-dump scheme After he promoted LIBRA, a cryptocurrency that had a sharp increase and then drop in a matter of hours, calls for his impeachment have surfaced In a since-deleted article unveiling LIBRA last week, Milei stated that the..
1 year ago

Estonian Nationals Plead Guilty to $577M Crypto Ponzi Scheme

Two Estonians, Sergei Potapenko and Ivan Turõgin, have pleaded guilty to the US Department of Justice (DOJ) for masterminding a large Ponzi scam involving $577 million in bitcoin Through HashFlare, a fraudulent investment company that made false promises of large returns from cryptocurrency mining, the two acknowledged scamming hundreds of..
1 year ago

Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Holdings with $25.6M Purchase, Aiming for 10,000 BTC

The Japanese investment company Metaplanet has bolstered its Bitcoin strategy by purchasing 26943 BTC at an average price of $95,000 per coin, which came to $256 million This most recent acquisition, which was announced on February 17, brings the company's total Bitcoin holdings to 2,03141 BTC With an average acquisition cost of $78,000 per..
1 year ago

India’s Enforcement Directorate Seizes $190M in Crypto Tied to Bitconnect Fraud

Digital assets connected to the Bitconnect cryptocurrency scam of Rs 1,646 crore, or roughly $190 million, have been seized by India's Directorate of Enforcement (ED) in Ahmedabad The seizure occurred during raids under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, which were carried out on February 11 and February 15 Authorities found..
1 year ago

Tether’s CEO Paolo Ardoino Collaborates with US Officials to Influence Stablecoin Regulations

According to reports, Tether, the company behind the popular USDT stablecoin, is actively negotiating new rules for dollar-pegged cryptocurrency assets with US authorities With Tether promising to abide by any future legislation, this attempt comes as lawmakers start to create regulations around the expanding stablecoin sector Paolo Ardoino, the..
1 year ago

Online Sports Betting Leads Kansas Market as Retail Struggles

Kansas sports betting saw a strong start to 2025, with the state reporting a total handle of $3018 million in January The numbers show a continued shift toward online wagering, which made up $2932 million of the total Retail sportsbooks contributed just $86 million, reflecting a broader decline in in-person betting across the industry DraftKings,..
1 year ago

Tether Invests in Juventus as Part of Sports and Technology Expansion

Tether has acquired a minority stake in Juventus, one of Italy’s most successful football clubs The stablecoin company announced that the investment aligns with its goal of integrating digital assets, artificial intelligence, and biotech into the sports industry Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, emphasized the company’s vision for the partnership..
1 year ago

Plasma Raises $24M to Improve Stablecoin Infrastructure

A blockchain startup called Plasma has raised $24 million to optimize stablecoin transactions Two significant participants in the cryptocurrency market, Bitfinex and Tether (USDT), lead the financing round The startup, which seeks to remove major obstacles in stablecoin adoption, is supported by seasoned investor Peter Thiel High costs,..
1 year ago

Robinhood’s Crypto Revenue Surges Over 700% in Q4, Boosting Overall Growth

In the last quarter of 2023, Robinhood's cryptocurrency segment saw a notable surge in sales, with digital asset transactions accounting for eight times the company's total income According to the company's most recent earnings report, transaction-based revenue increased by an astounding 200% year over year, primarily due to cryptocurrency..
1 year ago

Tennessee’s Sports Betting Handle Reaches $543.6M in January, Falls Short of December

The Prize and Betting Secretariat of Brazil (SPA-MF) and the Financial behavior Control Council (COAF) have provided clarification on how betting companies are to report suspicious behavior A virtual gathering involved over 190 participants from the legal and compliance departments of fixed-odds betting businesses How operators should reveal..
1 year ago

Michigan Escalates Crackdown on Illegal Online Casinos

In the battle against unlawful internet gambling, Michigan continues to lead the way Nine offshore gambling operators have received cease-and-desist letters from the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB), demonstrating the board's resolve My Dreams Casino, NonStop Casino, Palace of Chance, Xbet Casino, WagerWeb, CoolCat Casino, Diamond..
1 year ago

Thai Police Arrest Russian Hackers Behind Swiss Ransomware Attacks

Four Russian citizens have been arrested by Phuket authorities on suspicion of stealing millions of cryptocurrency through ransomware assaults on many Swiss businesses The arrests come after a thorough investigation into cybercrimes that impact large companies The Nation Thailand claims that between April 2023 and October 2024, the defendants..
1 year ago

North Carolina Reports $623.3M Sports Betting Handle for January 2025

According to the North Carolina State Lottery Commission, $6233 million was wagered on sports in January 2025 The month's gross wagering revenue of $745 million represented a noteworthy 1087% rise over December 2024 The handle for January is the second-highest in North Carolina over the last seven months, behind November 2024, when it was close..
1 year ago

Iowa’s Sports Betting Handle Reaches $289.7M in January

Iowa’s sports betting market saw significant activity in January, with the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission reporting a total handle of nearly $2897 million This marks a $20 million increase compared to the same period last year, highlighting the steady growth of the industry in the state Online Betting Leads the Market Of the total handle,..
1 year ago

Tether Backs Zengo Wallet to Expand Secure Self-Custody Solutions

Tether, the company behind USDT, the largest stablecoin by market cap, is making a strategic investment in Zengo This move aligns with its mission to enhance security and accessibility in the digital asset space Tether Invests in Zengo for Secure Crypto Storage Tether’s latest investment supports Zengo, a self-custodial crypto wallet designed..
1 year ago

Uniswap Labs Rolls Out Unichain Mainnet, Enhancing Ethereum Layer-2 Scalability

As a layer-2 blockchain tailored for decentralized finance (DeFi) on Ethereum, Unichain has formally debuted On the network, developers can now create apps, include stablecoins, and investigate fresh DeFi potential New Features and Capabilities Starting today, Unichain enables users to fund wallets, launch tokens, swap assets, provide..
1 year ago
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