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

NBA Educates Players on Sports Betting to Clarify Rules and Responsibilities

The NBA is taking significant strides to establish a balance between embracing sports betting and preserving the integrity of the game As reported by AP, as one of the first American professional sports leagues to step into this realm, the NBA has set guidelines and educational programs to inform players, coaches, and league staff about the..
2 years ago

SEC Approves Bitcoin ETF Options for Major US Exchanges

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for Bitcoin (BTC) options have received official approval from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for two major US exchanges With this move, investors now have more options in the cryptocurrency space, which is a huge step The SEC has officially announced that it has given the go-ahead for options..
2 years ago

Survey Shows 26M US Voters Prioritize Crypto in 2024 Presidential Race

A recent survey conducted by The Digital Chamber reveals that cryptocurrency policies are becoming a crucial factor in determining voters’ choices in the upcoming 2024 US presidential election The survey shows that one in seven US voters considers a candidate’s stance on crypto as a key issue, potentially influencing the election..
2 years ago

New York Surpasses $2 Billion in Sports Betting Handle for September

The New York State Gaming Commission announced in September that handling amounts for mobile sports betting had surpassed $2 billion, marking a new record This is the first time the state has exceeded this threshold since the fiscal year started in April With a total handling of $207 billion for September, New York saw a notable increase of..
2 years ago

Mississippi Reports $51.7M Sports Betting Handle for September

In its September sports betting report, the Mississippi Gaming Commission disclosed a $517 million total handle With the largest percentage of wagers, bettors in the Coastal region led the way, followed by those in the Central region When the figures are broken down, the coastal region of Mississippi accounts for the largest portion of the..
2 years ago

North America Sees $1.3 Trillion Crypto Boom, Led by Blackrock

While North America continues to dominate the global cryptocurrency market, cryptocurrency is beginning to find a place in mainstream finance According to a Chainalysis research, the region received $13 trillion in onchain value between July 2023 and June 2024 Significant institutional investors like Fidelity, Blackrock, and Goldman Sachs are..
2 years ago

New Wrapped Bitcoin Token (kBTC) Released by Kraken for Cross-Network Use

Kraken, the second-largest US-based crypto exchange, has launched a new token called Kraken Wrapped Bitcoin (kBTC) This ERC-20 token is fully backed by Bitcoin, offering a 1:1 peg with BTC The exchange is introducing kBTC to broaden Bitcoin's use across decentralized applications (dApps) and other networks Expanding Bitcoin’s Reach Through..
2 years ago

Top Sport Faces €15,000 Fine for Regulatory Violations in Lithuania

Lithuanian gambling operator Top Sport was hit with a €15,000 fine after a legal ruling confirmed its breaches of gambling regulations The Supreme Administrative Court upheld the penalty, initially imposed by the national regulator, citing the decision as both "legal and reasonable" Violations of Self-Exclusion and Surveillance Regulations Top..
2 years ago

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Reports Strong September Revenue

The gaming statistics for September, which were made public by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, show strong earnings from sports betting and casinos The gross gaming revenue (GGR) earned by the three casinos in the state—Plainridge Park Casino, MGM Springfield, and Encore Boston Harbor—was around $92 million in total during the..
2 years ago

Arizona Reports Significant Growth in Sports Betting for July

The remarkable sports betting numbers for July have been released by the Arizona Department of Gaming Bets in the state totaled $4101 million, a significant increase of 269% over the same month the previous year This rise has been mostly attributed to mobile sports betting, which has added almost $4045 million to Arizona's overall handle A..
2 years ago

PancakeSwap Launches PancakeSwapX to Simplify DeFi Trading

With the launch of PancakeSwapX, a new trading tool, the company hopes to improve the decentralized finance (DeFi) experience by lowering the barrier to entry and increasing the affordability of bitcoin trading This new tool lowers the entrance barrier for users who are not familiar with DeFi complexity by enabling gasless swaps and zero-fee..
2 years ago

Grayscale Eyes DOGE, Worldcoin and More for Future Investments

Grayscale, one of the top crypto asset managers, recently announced plans to explore adding 35 new altcoins to its investment offerings The potential additions include well-known tokens like Dogecoin and Worldcoin, along with projects such as Pyth and Rune In a blog post published on October 10, Grayscale categorized these tokens into five groups:..
2 years ago

Ripple Partners with Major Exchanges to Launch Ripple USD Stablecoin

Ripple is gearing up for the launch of its new dollar-pegged stablecoin, RLUSD, by collaborating with several leading crypto exchanges The company recently announced partnerships with Uphold, Bitstamp, Bitso, MoonPay, Independent Reserve, CoinMENA, and Bullish to facilitate this significant development RLUSD: A Step Towards Decentralized..
2 years ago

ESPN Bet Makes Modest New York Debut with $9.1 Million Handle

The most recent data from the New York State Gaming Commission indicates that ESPN Bet, the recently opened sportsbook from PENN Entertainment, had a cautious debut in the state After opening for business on October 6, the sportsbook brought in $11 million in gross gaming revenue (GGR) and handled $91 million in its first full week of business On..
2 years ago

Oddin.gg Secures Ohio Betting License, Expands U.S. Presence

With the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) awarding Oddingg a three-year sports betting license, the esports betting provider has seen a notable uptick in its US activities The Prague-based business has been expanding in North America, and obtaining this Ohio license is a significant step forward in its expansion plan Building Momentum in the..
2 years ago

North Carolina Sports Betting Sees Major Boost in September

With almost $575 million in wagers placed by bettors, September saw a notable uptick in sports betting activity in North Carolina With this surge, sports betting has reached its third-highest level since online wagering launched on March 11, a notable comeback from the summer months Football Season Sparks Activity One important factor driving..
2 years ago

Iowa Sees Strong Sports Betting Numbers in September

The September sports betting data from the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission were announced, and the numbers are astounding Compared to the same time last year, the state's total sports betting handle for the month was around $2708 million, indicating a significant increase In comparison to numbers from a year earlier, the handle for September..
2 years ago

Survey by Kraken Reveals Most Crypto Investors Rely on One Key Strategy

According to a new survey by cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, the majority of investors in the digital asset field are using a similar approach to increase their exposure to the market According to the survey, 59% of participants utilize dollar-cost averaging, or DCA, as their main investing strategy Regardless of market volatility, buying..
2 years ago

German Fugitive in $150 Million Crypto Scam Escapes House Arrest

Horst Jicha, a German national who is being held in home detention in New York and is suspected of masterminding a bitcoin scam for $150 million, has reportedly tampered with his ankle monitor and is currently at large He vanished just before his trial, according to the prosecution, and is accused of running a fraudulent multi-level marketing..
2 years ago

Monochrome Set to Launch Australia’s First Spot Ether ETF

Australia’s first-ever spot Ether (ETH) exchange-traded fund (ETF) will launch on Tuesday, according to Monochrome The fund, which goes by the name Monochrome Ethereum ETF (IETH), will go live at 10:00 local time This news follows Monochrome's August successful introduction of a spot Bitcoin ETF, which showed the company's expanding presence in..
2 years ago
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