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

Ripple’s XRP ETF May Be the Next Big Step for Crypto in the U.S.

Ripple’s president, Monica Long, recently shared insights that could reshape the cryptocurrency landscape in the US In an interview with Bloomberg, Long expressed optimism about the possibility of an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF), signaling a potential new chapter for crypto investment options in the country Speaking about the future of..
1 year ago

Bitcoin Could Benefit from Inflation but Face Challenges Too

A new analysis from Fidelity’s crypto-focused division, Fidelity Digital Assets, explores how potential economic conditions in 2025 could impact Bitcoin The report, led by Chris Kuiper, director of research at the firm, examines the possibility of stagflation—a challenging environment marked by stagnant growth, high inflation, and sometimes..
1 year ago

Oklahoma Proposes Bitcoin Bill to Expand Payment Options

Oklahoma is taking steps toward integrating Bitcoin into its financial system with the introduction of the "Bitcoin Freedom Act" (SB325) Filed by State Senator Dusty Deevers, this proposed legislation focuses on giving workers and businesses the option to use Bitcoin for payments What the Bill Proposes The bill would allow employees in Oklahoma..
1 year ago

HashKey Group Secures Virtual Asset Service Provider Registration in Ireland

HashKey Group, a prominent digital asset financial services provider in Asia, has announced that its subsidiary, HashKey Europe Limited (HEL), has received Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) registration approval from the Central Bank of Ireland This marks the company’s first VASP license in the European Union, fully aligning with the EU’s..
1 year ago

Flutter Entertainment Adjusts 2024 Financial Outlook

Flutter Entertainment has revised its 2024 financial projections due to "unfavorable" short-term results in sports betting The company, which operates the popular FanDuel sportsbook in the United States, lowered its US revenue estimate by $370 million and its adjusted EBITDA by $205 million The recent NFL season has created an unusual..
1 year ago

Ohio Casinos and Sportsbooks Show November Growth

Ohio’s casino and sports betting markets showed strong results in November, with the Ohio Control Commission reporting a total casino revenue of $834 million for the month This figure represents a year-over-year increase of more than $4 million, compared to November 2023’s $804 million, and a slight rise from October 2024’s $83..
1 year ago

New Hampshire Considers Raising Sports Betting Age to 21

By raising the legal age of sports betting to 21, New Hampshire may soon follow the majority of its neighbors Senators Ruth Ward (R) and Suzanne Prentiss (D) have also endorsed House Bill 83 (HB-83), which was introduced by Representatives Sallie Fellows (D) and Michael Cahill (D) On January 8, the House Ways and Means Committee will consider the..
1 year ago

New York Sportsbooks End 2024 with Record-Breaking Christmas Week Revenue

The sports betting industry in New York ended 2024 strongly The week ending December 29 saw $615 million in revenue from the state's nine online sportsbooks, which was the second-highest weekly total for the football season The New York Gaming Commission reported an 809% increase in revenue during the holiday week compared to the prior week New..
1 year ago

Efforts to Raise Michigan’s Online Gambling Taxes End Without Resolution

Senate Bills 1193 and 1194 expired on January 1, 2025, ending unsuccessful attempts to amend Michigan's gambling tax legislation The measures, which were introduced by Senators Jeremy Moss and Sam Singh, called for small tax increases on internet casino operators and sports bettors, but nothing was done about them before the legislative session..
1 year ago

Morgan Stanley Eyes Crypto Trading on E-Trade Platform

According to reports, Morgan Stanley is considering adding cryptocurrency trading to its E-Trade platform, which could indicate a change in approach This development coincides with growing anticipation for a more favorable regulatory environment under President-elect Donald Trump's administration, which has made references to supporting policies..
1 year ago

Ohio Reports $116.9 Million in Sports Wagering Revenue

Ohio’s sports betting market saw another strong month in November, with total betting activity exceeding $1 billion for only the second time in the state’s history The Ohio Casino Control Commission released its latest figures, showing a handle of $103 billion for November, marking a 19% increase compared to the same month last year Revenue..
1 year ago

Eric Trump and Michael Saylor Strengthen Ties Over Bitcoin Discussions

Michael Saylor, co-founder and executive chairman of MicroStrategy, recently met with Eric Trump, executive vice president of The Trump Organization, at Mar-a-Lago This gathering demonstrates the growing connection between well-known corporate leaders and the rapidly rising bitcoin industry A Shared Passion for Bitcoin On January 3, Eric Trump..
1 year ago

T3 Financial Crime Unit Takes Lead in Blockchain Security

The T3 Financial Crime Unit (T3 FCU), which was established in August 2024, has rapidly been known as a major force in blockchain security This creative division is revolutionizing the regulation of digital assets and establishing new benchmarks for public-private cooperation in the battle against financial crime Collaboration with Law..
1 year ago

BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Achieves Unprecedented Growth in 2024

BlackRock's Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF), the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), has reached a monumental milestone Just 11 months after its launch, the ETF has surpassed $50 billion in assets under management (AUM), setting a new record for ETF debuts This rapid rise has earned it recognition as one of the most successful ETF launches in..
1 year ago

Virginia Achieves Record Sports Betting Revenue in November 2024

With a gross income of $806 million in November 2024, Virginia's sports betting sector reached unprecedented heights This outstanding accomplishment represents a 645% increase from October 2024 and a 1214% increase from November 2023 The previous record of $675 million, set in January 2024, was broken by 194% in adjusted gross revenue..
1 year ago

DigiPlus Secures Sports Betting License in Brazil

The Philippine-listed company DigiPlus Interactive Corp declared that DigiPlus Brazil Interactive Ltda, a subsidiary, had been given "definitive authority" to run online games and sports betting in Brazil This license, which was given by the Secretariat of Awards and Bets in Brazil's Ministry of Finance, is a major step forward for the..
1 year ago

SCER Proposes Digital Currency Revolution to Tackle Syria’s Economic Crisis

The Syrian Center for Economic Research (SCER) has put forth a plan for the transitional government to legalize Bitcoin and digitize the Syrian pound in a daring attempt to revive the war-torn economy By establishing the groundwork for a strong digital economy, this progressive project aims to tackle the serious economic issues, such as..
1 year ago

Swiss Initiative to Add Bitcoin to National Bank’s Balance Sheet Gains Momentum

The inclusion of Bitcoin (BTC) on the balance sheet of the Swiss National Bank is being pushed by a ground-breaking proposal in Switzerland Giw Zanganeh, Tether's VP of Energy and Mining, is leading this campaign, which seeks to gather 100,000 signatures from Swiss nationals If it is successful, a public referendum regarding the possibility of..
1 year ago

Mike Novogratz Believes Blockchain Can Shield People From ‘Scary’ AI Agents

Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz has offered his opinions on the developing nexus between blockchain technology and artificial intelligence (AI) In a recent discussion on the When Shift Happens YouTube channel, Novogratz emphasized how blockchain technology may balance out AI's centralizing influence, which he thinks could have serious..
1 year ago

DraftKings and Fanatics Settle Legal Dispute Over Executive Transition

Officially, a contentious legal dispute between DraftKings and Fanatics Sportsbook is over A deal between the two businesses put an end to months of legal action over Michael Hermalyn's transfer from DraftKings to Fanatics The case was essentially resolved by the settlement, which was reached on December 22 The agreement led to the case being..
1 year ago
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