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

Trump’s Team Advances Plans for a White House Crypto Office

President Donald Trump and his team are making strides toward establishing a dedicated crypto council and a pioneering office at the White House This initiative aims to shape US digital asset policies, with the administration already evaluating potential leaders for this groundbreaking post According to Bloomberg, the transition team has been..
2 years ago

MicroStrategy Expands Convertible Note Offering to $2.6 Billion

MicroStrategy has significantly expanded its recent convertible senior note offering, raising the amount from $175 billion to $26 billion The company, renowned as the largest corporate Bitcoin holder since its strategic accumulation began in 2020, intends to channel the proceeds into purchasing additional Bitcoin (BTC) Founder Michael Saylor..
2 years ago

LiveScore Group Restructuring Affects Over 100 Positions Across Offices

A major internal reorganization has been announced by LiveScore with the goal of bolstering its "sustainable growth strategy" Positions in several offices, including its London headquarters, will be affected by the change, which was announced on November 19 LiveScore stressed that the modifications are intended to optimize operations and lay the..
2 years ago

Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul Resulted in Historic Betting Surge Across Major Sportsbooks

While Mike Tyson may not have claimed victory in his latest bout against Jake Paul, the fight generated an unprecedented surge in sports betting, setting new records for major sportsbooks BetMGM reported that the Tyson-Paul matchup resulted in three times the betting activity and four times the money wagered compared to any other combat sports..
2 years ago

MLBPA Settles Lawsuit with FanDuel Over Unauthorized Use of Player Likenesses

A settlement has been struck between FanDuel and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) regarding the purportedly unlawful use of MLB players' names and photographs on the sportsbook's website A voluntary dismissal of the lawsuit, which prevents it from being refiled in the future, is part of the settlement, which was reached on..
2 years ago

Marathon Digital Unveils $850 Million Convertible Notes Offering for Bitcoin and Growth Plans

Bitcoin mining giant Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA) has announced plans to issue $850 million in convertible notes, with an option to expand the amount to $1 billion The funds aim to repurchase existing debt, acquire Bitcoin, and support corporate growth strategies as the crypto market rebounds Debt Repurchase and Strategic Bitcoin..
2 years ago

VanEck Backs Bitcoin Strategic Reserve as Trump’s Plan Gains Momentum

Leading asset management company VanEck has supported Donald Trump's proposal at a July cryptocurrency conference to designate Bitcoin as a strategic reserve This audacious plan is garnering support from lawmakers and the financial industry, suggesting a possible change in the country's stance on digital assets Growing Support for Bitcoin as a..
2 years ago

Gemini Expands to France Ahead of EU’s MiCA Regulations

Gemini, the renowned cryptocurrency exchange founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, has officially launched operations in France This strategic move comes just ahead of the European Union’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulations, positioning Gemini for growth across the 27-nation bloc France Welcomes Gemini’s Services French users,..
2 years ago

Mark King Faces Five-Year Ban for Match-Fixing Charges

A match-fixing scandal that has rocked snooker has resulted in a substantial penalty for English player Mark King An independent disciplinary committee found the 50-year-old guilty of supplying insider information and rigging a match, and he was given a five-year ban on Friday This decision is related to his participation in a Welsh Open match..
2 years ago

FanDuel Resolves MLBPA Lawsuit and Faces New Legal Challenge

FanDuel and a commercial affiliate of the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) have resolved their ongoing legal dispute The lawsuit stemmed from allegations that FanDuel had "unauthorized use of the names and images of MLB players on its sports betting platform" The settlement includes a “voluntary dismissal of the lawsuit with..
2 years ago

Heather “Razzlekhan” Morgan Sentenced for Role in 2016 Bitfinex Hack

Known as "Razzlekhan" from her rapping days, Heather Morgan was sentenced to 18 months in prison for her role in the laundering of money from the Bitfinex hack in 2016 Only a week earlier, her husband, Ilya “Dutch” Lichtenstein, who planned the hack, had received a five-year term Authorities estimate that the pair laundered almost 20% of the..
2 years ago

Coinbase Unveils COIN50 Index to Monitor Leading 50 Crypto Assets

Coinbase, a leading US-based cryptocurrency exchange, has launched a new benchmark tool to monitor the digital assets market Known as the Coinbase 50 Index (COIN50), this regulated index tracks the performance of the top 50 cryptocurrencies on the platform, offering a fresh way to assess market trends A Comprehensive Market Tracker The COIN50..
2 years ago

Quantoz to Launch MiCAR-Compliant Stablecoins for Euro and Dollar Transactions

In accordance with the EU's new Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR), Dutch fintech company Quantoz Payments plans to launch stablecoins based on the euro and US dollar In accordance with regulatory requirements, this action seeks to improve payment accessibility and efficiency across markets Stablecoins Backed by Fiat and Trust Quantoz..
2 years ago

Japanese Firm Metaplanet Plans $11.3M Bitcoin Purchase via Bond Issue

The Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed Japanese business Metaplanet has revealed plans to sell off debt in order to bolster its Bitcoin (BTC) holdings Metaplanet hopes to use this move as a hedge against economic risks, following in the footsteps of MicroStrategy, a US-based business analytics firm renowned for its aggressive Bitcoin approach The..
2 years ago

Gary Gensler Reportedly Set to Resign as SEC Chair Before End of Term

Gary Gensler, Chair of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), is reportedly planning to step down before his term ends According to Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terret, Gensler is expected to resign prior to the January inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, despite his term running until 2026 Terret shared that "chatter in DC..
2 years ago

Michael Saylor Predicts Bitcoin Surge as Microstrategy Expands Investments

Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Microstrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), shared his bullish outlook on bitcoin and the cryptocurrency industry in a recent CNBC interview Highlighting a combination of political shifts and growing Wall Street involvement, Saylor expressed optimism about BTC’s trajectory “We’re also getting a lot of very..
2 years ago

18 US States Sue SEC Chair Over Cryptocurrency Regulation

A coalition of 18 US states, including Texas, Ohio, and Kentucky, has filed a lawsuit against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and its chair, Gary Gensler The lawsuit accuses the SEC of overstepping its authority in regulating the cryptocurrency industry, bypassing Congress, and infringing on states’ rights to oversee financial..
2 years ago

Kansas Sports Betting Reaches $275.9 Million in October

Kansas players wagered a total of $2759 million on sports in October, according to the latest report from the Kansas Lottery The state’s sports betting handle continues to grow, with retail and online bets contributing to the monthly total Retail sports betting accounted for $96 million of October’s total handle, while online wagers brought..
2 years ago

Ohio Senator Calls for Return to Original Sports Betting Tax of 10%

Ohio Senator Niraj Antani is pushing for a major change to the state’s sports betting tax Senate Bill 190, introduced by Antani, proposes cutting the tax rate from 20% to 10%, returning it to the original rate set when sports betting became legal in Ohio nearly two years ago The state increased the tax on sports betting last year, but Antani..
2 years ago

Crypto Influencer Kevin Mirshahi Found Dead After Months-Long Investigation in Montreal

Montreal police have confirmed the tragic discovery of crypto influencer Kevin Mirshahi’s body in the Île-de-la-Visitation park on October 30 According to the Montreal Gazette, Mirshahi’s disappearance dates back to June 21 when he was abducted along with three others from a condominium in Montreal Although the other three victims were..
2 years ago
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