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

Kraken Streamlines Workforce as New Co-CEO Takes Charge

Kraken, a cryptocurrency exchange established in the United States, recently revealed a strategic move intended to become the top cryptocurrency platform globally Kraken's co-CEOs Arjun Sethi and Dave Ripley are spearheading this program, which aims to streamline processes and may have an effect on the staff as the business shifts to a leaner..
1 year ago

Pakistan Proposes Recognizing Digital Currency as Legal Tender

To integrate digital assets, such as cryptocurrencies, into Pakistan's official financial system, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has unveiled a daring plan If this framework is accepted, digital currencies may be accepted as legal money, opening the door for the nation to adopt a central bank digital currency (CBDC) A major policy shift..
1 year ago

EGT Digital Expands in Italy, Launching Slot Games on Betpremium

By collaborating with Betpremium to provide its well-known slot titles, EGT Digital has increased its presence in the Italian online gaming market By working with Microgame, a well-known Italian gaming aggregator, EGT is bolstering its footprint in Italy EGT's well-known slot games, such as Bell Link, High Cash, and Clover Chance, are now..
1 year ago

Kraken Expands in Australia with Licensed Crypto Brokerage for Institutional Clients

Kraken, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has launched a licensed brokerage service in Australia aimed at institutional and wholesale clients This move marks Kraken’s entry into the Australian derivatives market, offering large-scale investors access to crypto-based financial products that track cryptocurrency prices without requiring direct..
1 year ago

Singapore’s MAS Pushes for Broader Tokenization in Finance

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is advancing financial services with new measures aimed at expanding tokenization efforts This initiative seeks to create a more robust ecosystem for tokenized assets, enhancing liquidity and fostering standardized frameworks for industry-wide adoption Building Infrastructure and Industry Standards To..
1 year ago

Tether’s USDT Usage in Sanctioned Countries Raises Questions During Regulatory Scrutiny

Some places, especially sanctioned nations, may be witnessing a boom in the use of Tether (USDT), the largest stablecoin by market capitalization Bloomberg cited data from Chainalysis that points to possible increases in USDT use in the Middle East, Africa, and Eastern Europe—regions that include sanctioned countries like Iran and..
1 year ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan Joins Wynn Macau as Brand Ambassador for Upcoming Snooker Events

Renowned snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan has been named Wynn Macau Ltd's official brand ambassador Building on his considerable impact in the sport, O'Sullivan will use social media campaigns to actively interact with Wynn Macau's audiences and represent the company in important games and competitions His participation in the "Wynn Presents –..
1 year ago

Florida’s $800M Crypto Holdings Could Grow with New Plans

Florida’s state government has already invested heavily in crypto-related assets, holding around $800 million But that number could soon grow, according to Jimmy Patronis, the state’s chief financial officer (CFO) In a recent CNBC interview, Patronis hinted that the state might consider additional investments, particularly if former President..
1 year ago

Stripe-Backed Bridge Acquires Web3 Wallet Provider Triangle

Bridge, the stablecoin-focused company recently acquired by Stripe for $11 billion, has just made its own strategic move The company announced it acquired Triangle, a Web3 wallet infrastructure platform While the financial details of the acquisition were kept private, the move brings a new level of wallet technology to Bridge’s..
1 year ago

Ohio Sports Betting Sees $863 Million Handle in September

The Ohio sports betting industry showed strong results in September, with the Ohio Control Commission reporting a total handle of $863 million This marked an increase of over $150 million from the same month last year, showcasing the growing popularity of sports betting across the state Online sports betting dominated in September, with bettors..
1 year ago

Tether Achieves $2.5 Billion Q3 Profit with Strong Treasury Yields

Tether has reported a substantial $25 billion profit in the third quarter, bringing its year-to-date profits to an impressive $77 billion This growth comes as the market capitalization of Tether’s USDT stablecoin approaches $120 billion, underscoring its position as a top stablecoin in the digital finance space According to the latest..
1 year ago

Colorado Sports Betting Hits $563 Million Handle in September

The Colorado sports betting market hit a major milestone in September, with total wagers reaching nearly $563 million, according to the Colorado Division of Gaming This continues a steady trend of high monthly betting handles, consistently surpassing $500 million Online betting made up the vast majority of this figure, generating close to $558..
1 year ago

Second Guilty Plea in NBA Betting Scandal Exposes Deeper Scheme

A second person has stepped forward, admitting to involvement in a sports betting scandal that led to the dismissal of former Toronto Raptors center Jontay Porter from the NBA Mahmud Mollah has now pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy linked to betting on NBA games involving Porter, the Associated Press reported Mollah’s admission follows..
1 year ago

Privacy Project Nillion Secures $25 Million for Blind Computing Tech

Privacy-focused blockchain project Nillion has successfully raised $25 million to develop its unique “blind computing” technology The funding round, led by Hack VC, saw contributions from angel investors and strategic backers involved in projects such as Arbitrum, Worldcoin, and Sei Nillion aims to enhance data processing methods, especially..
1 year ago

Seminole Tribe and West Flagler Partners Settle Dispute

Officially, the lengthy legal disputes pertaining to the Seminole Tribe of Florida's gambling activities are over An important development is the agreement that Isadore Havenick, Bonita-Fort Myers Corporation, Southwest Florida Enterprises, Inc, and West Flagler Associates, LTD have struck with the Tribe They promise not to bring any more lawsuits..
1 year ago

New Hampshire Lottery Reports Impressive September Sports Betting Figures

The September sports betting performance of the New Hampshire Lottery was revealed, and the results were excellent A significant $136 million rise over the same period last year was recorded by the state, which reported a sports betting handle of $728 million for the month Significant Growth in Gross Gaming Revenue In September, gross gaming..
1 year ago

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Calls Out SEC, Urges Apology for Crypto Oversight

Brian Armstrong, the CEO of Coinbase, has publicly chastised the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and called on them to reconsider their approach to cryptocurrency regulation Armstrong made the case on social media site X that the SEC's strategy has not only hindered American innovation but also failed to safeguard its citizens His..
1 year ago

OKX Partners with Standard Chartered to Strengthen Institutional Custody Solutions

The world's top financial company, Standard Chartered, has established a strategic partnership with OKX, the fourth-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume The goal of this collaboration is to strengthen security and enhance the integration of crypto assets with conventional financial services by offering OKX's institutional clients..
1 year ago

Bitcoin Surges Past $71,000 During Rising Trading Volumes and Market Optimism

Bitcoin’s recent breakout past the $71,000 mark has caught the attention of investors worldwide, with a significant 5% price increase in the past 24 hours According to CoinGecko, BTC's price surge came alongside trading volumes of $48 billion—almost double Monday’s activity As traders watch these market dynamics, the latest rally highlights..
1 year ago

Ripple’s Brad Garlinghouse Forced to Close 25-Year Bank Account Due to Crypto Scrutiny

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has shared his recent experience of being “debanked” due to heightened regulatory pressure on cryptocurrency leaders In an interview with CNBC, he recounted an unexpected call from a major bank he’d held an account with for over two decades, instructing him to “move your money within five days” The bank was..
1 year ago
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