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

PrizePicks Recreates Iconic NBA Ad for the Holidays

PrizePicks has launched a holiday-themed campaign featuring a new commercial and the return of its annual Picksmas giving event The campaign highlights the playful side of NBA culture while rewarding fans with promotions throughout December The commercial, now airing nationwide and across social media, recreates the iconic 2013 NBA "Jingle..
1 year ago

CEO Vlad Tenev Signals Robinhood’s Interest in Sports Betting Expansion

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev recently shared that the company is exploring the potential of entering the sports betting market Speaking at Robinhood's inaugural investor day event, Tenev expressed interest in the growing sector, saying, “We’re keenly looking into that space Nothing to announce just yet, but it’s so important to our customers and..
1 year ago

Celsius Founder Alex Mashinsky Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charges, Faces 30 Years in Prison

Celsius's founder and former CEO, Alex Mashinsky, admitted to several fraud charges connected to the demise of the cryptocurrency loan platform and could be sentenced to up to 30 years in jail Fraud Charges and Guilty Plea Mashinsky pleaded guilty to two major charges in the Southern District of New York The first involved commodities fraud,..
1 year ago

Paul Atkins Confirmed as SEC Chair Nominee by President Trump

Former SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins has been nominated by US President-elect Donald Trump to be the next chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) This decision is noteworthy because Atkins has a strong commitment to assisting the bitcoin sector, making him a popular candidate among proponents of the technology A Proven Leader with a..
1 year ago

Perianne Boring Considered for CFTC Chair Under Trump Administration

President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering Perianne Boring, the CEO of the Chamber of Digital Commerce, for the position of Chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) According to Fox Business, sources close to the situation suggest that Boring’s ability to communicate complex financial topics to the public, along with..
1 year ago

Ethereum’s Risk-To-Reward Outlook Shines, Says $725B Asset Manager Bernstein

Gautam Chhugani, Managing Director at Bernstein’s Global Digital Assets division, has identified Ethereum’s risk-to-reward ratio as "attractive," particularly given its recent underperformance Chhugani sees the current market conditions as favorable for Ethereum (ETH), which he believes is poised for further growth Chhugani points out that..
1 year ago

Arizona Regulator Targets Offshore Gambling Operations

Harp Media BV, the Curaçao-based operator of Bovada websites, has been subject to a cease-and-desist order from the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) The move comes after an inquiry into Bovada's platforms' accessibility for Arizonans, which was found to have violated state gambling regulations Offshore Sites Face Legal Scrutiny The ADG..
1 year ago

Virgin Voyages Accepts Bitcoin for Cruise Bookings, Leading Industry Trend

By taking Bitcoin as payment for cruise reservations, Virgin Voyages has taken a revolutionary step This is the first time the cruise operator has entered the cryptocurrency space by allowing customers to pay using Bitcoin for their journeys on Virgin's fleet of ships Virgin Voyages, established by Sir Richard Branson, is now establishing a new..
2 years ago

Darts Players Jarred Bennett and James Warriner Receive Lengthy Suspensions for Match-Fixing

The Darts Regulation Authority (DRA) has handed British players Jarred Bennett and James Warriner severe penalties for their involvement in match-fixing Bennett received an eight-year suspension, while Warriner faces a ten-year ban Both players have also been ordered to pay £8,100 each in legal costs Investigation Uncovers Serious Breaches The..
2 years ago

Nike-Owned RTFKT Announces Final NFT Collection Before Closing Operations

Following the release of its final collection, RTFKT, the Nike-supported NFT studio, will close its doors in January 2025 The announcement marks the conclusion of an innovative journey in the fusion of culture and technology Farewell with "BLADE DROP" In a December 2 post, RTFKT revealed plans to launch its last collection, titled BLADE DROP..
2 years ago

ECB Faces Challenges in Implementing Offline Digital Euro Payments

Making offline payments a reality for the digital euro is a major challenge for the European Central Bank (ECB) The future of the functionality is at risk due to the failure to reach agreements with smartphone makers about safe chip integration The ECB stressed the need of secure hardware chips for offline digital euro payments and fast-paced..
2 years ago

Zimbabwe Introduces 10% Withholding Tax on Sports Betting Winnings

The Zimbabwean government imposed a 10% withholding tax on all gross sports betting gains as part of its 2025 national budget This tax policy was disclosed by Finance Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube during his budget address at the Mount Hampden parliament building The goal of this action is to increase government revenue while formalizing the..
2 years ago

Michael Saylor Advocates Bitcoin Adoption as MicroStrategy Invests $1.5B in 15.4K BTC

An important participant in the cryptocurrency market is MicroStrategy (MSTR), a well-known Bitcoin development company The company's most recent acquisition has given it about 2% of all Bitcoin that will ever be in circulation In the week that ended on December 1, MicroStrategy made another buy of 15,400 Bitcoin At a mean price of $95,976 per..
2 years ago

DMM Bitcoin to Cease Operations, Transfers Assets to SBI VC Trade by March

Plans have been published by the Japanese cryptocurrency exchange DMM Bitcoin to close and move its assets and accounts to SBI VC Trade After major setbacks earlier this year, the exchange announced the closure in a statement on December 2 The decision was made in response to the terrible hack that DMM Bitcoin had in May, which resulted in the..
2 years ago

South Korea Delays Crypto Gains Tax to 2027 During Political Shifts

The Democratic Party (KDP) of South Korea has consented to postpone the country's cryptocurrency capital gains tax until 2027 Compared to their former determination on implementing the tax by 2025, this represents a substantial policy shift At a press conference on December 1, KDP floor leader Park Chan-dae declared the party's acceptance of a..
2 years ago

Taiwan Accelerates Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Crypto Industry

Taiwan has fast-tracked its new Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations for cryptocurrency businesses, following recent penalties imposed on two crypto exchanges for non-compliance This move underscores the country's commitment to strengthening its financial regulations as part of the broader effort to curb money laundering within the crypto..
2 years ago

Virginia Sports Betting Surges in October with $696M Handle

Virginia’s sports betting market continued to grow in October 2024, with operators recording $696 million in total wagers This marks a 218% increase compared to the $571 million handle from October 2023 The Virginia Lottery's latest report highlights the dominance of online betting and a decline in revenue hold compared to last year Mobile..
2 years ago

Kentucky Sports Betting Faces Revenue Decline in October

October saw a significant drop in Kentucky's sports betting market as compared to the same month the previous year The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission reports that gross income for the state was $188 million, a notable 613% decrease from October 2023 At $2749 million, the total handling represented a 45% decrease from the previous..
2 years ago

Charles Hoskinson Predicts Bitcoin DeFi Will Dominate Crypto Industry

Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, has predicted a revolution in decentralized finance (DeFi) In the next two to three years, he thinks the DeFi ecosystem for Bitcoin will surpass that of all other cryptocurrency platforms He discussed Bitcoin's potential, price forecasts, and a novel method of integrating BTC into DeFi without depending..
2 years ago

OKX Launches in Belgium, Offering Fee-Free Euro Deposits

The massive cryptocurrency exchange OKX has formally joined the Belgian market and is offering a variety of services catered to the local market Belgian users can now trade, convert, and study more than 200 cryptocurrencies, including more than 60 crypto-euro trading pairings, thanks to the extension In a news statement on November 28, OKX..
2 years ago
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