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


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

Grayscale Research Reveals New Crypto Rankings for Q1 2025

Grayscale Research has revealed an updated list of cryptocurrencies with significant potential for Q1 2025, reflecting an evolving landscape in the crypto market The new lineup features six tokens, with names such as HyperLiquid, Ethena, and Virtuals Protocol making their debut This list is based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors,..
1 year ago

Glassnode Co-Founders Outline Key Factors for Bitcoin’s Price Rally

Jan Happel and Yann Alleman, co-founders of the blockchain analytical platform Glassnode, are outlining a plan for Bitcoin (BTC) to return to six-figure levels and higher Their study provides a thorough examination of the factors that might contribute to the next spike in the price of bitcoin by referencing both recent and historical market..
1 year ago

Blockchain Association Fights IRS Over Controversial DeFi Broker Rulemaking

A well-known nonprofit advocacy group for cryptocurrency, the Blockchain Association, has filed a lawsuit to overturn new reporting regulations for brokers of decentralized financing (DeFi) The group contends that these regulations, which were put in place by the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), go beyond the bounds of..
1 year ago

Kentucky’s November Sports Betting Breaks $300M Milestone

In November, the total wagers in Kentucky's sports betting sector surpassed $300 million for the first time, marking a significant milestone When online and retail wagers are combined, the state reported a handle of $3018 million This is a noteworthy accomplishment as Kentucky's sports betting sector keeps expanding, especially after a decline..
1 year ago

Texas Sports Betting Push Gears Up for New Legislative Session

Following a failed attempt to legalize sports betting during the previous session, Texas lawmakers are now taking the issue up again House Joint Resolution 102 was enacted by the Texas House during the 88th legislature with the intention of legalizing sports betting and presenting it to voters as a constitutional amendment Nevertheless, the Senate..
1 year ago

Cambodia Introduces Strict Regulations to Guide Cryptocurrency Operations

The provision of cryptocurrency services by commercial banks and payment institutions has been formally approved by the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) In line with the bank's mission to promote a stable financial ecosystem, these services concentrate on stablecoins and other digital assets backed by safe deposits Bitcoin and other unbacked..
1 year ago

Singapore’s MAS Highlights Stablecoins’ Potential During Regulatory Push

If properly regulated, stablecoins have the potential to completely transform payments, according to the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) MAS Managing Director Chia Der Jiun stressed the significance of making sure stablecoins hold their fixed value in an interview with The Business Times "Stablecoins have features that provide more value..
1 year ago

South Korea Witness Surge in Crypto Investors, Exceeding 15 Million in November

According to recent statistics, more than 155 million South Koreans currently own cryptocurrencies on local exchanges, reflecting the country's growing interest in the technology The central bank's statistics, which Democratic Party Representative Lim Kwang-hyun published, shows that South Korea's cryptocurrency investor count has increased..
1 year ago

Coinbase Predicts Key Trends for the Crypto Industry in 2025

One of the top cryptocurrency exchanges in the United States, Coinbase, has offered insights on the trends that are anticipated to influence the market in 2025 as the cryptocurrency market continues to change Stablecoins, tokenization, crypto ETFs, decentralized finance (DeFi), and general regulatory frameworks are some of the key areas..
1 year ago

MoonPay Eyes $150 Million Acquisition of Helio to Strengthen Crypto Payment Solutions

According to reports, MoonPay, a well-known supplier of Web3 infrastructure, is discussing a $150 million purchase of the cryptocurrency payments platform Helio Eleanor Terrett, a reporter for Fox Business, claims that this possible transaction would be MoonPay's biggest acquisition to date The goal of Helio is to make cryptocurrency payments..
1 year ago