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


Samara Asset Group Plans €30 Million Bond Issue to Boost Bitcoin Holdings

A listed investment company called Samara Asset Group (SRAG) is getting ready to issue a bond with a maximum value of €30 million ($3278 million) Through the increase of its bitcoin (BTC) reserves and investments in alternative funds, the bond seeks to support Samara's expanding portfolio Samara has designated Pareto Securities as the..
2 years ago

ALH Fined for Multiple Underage Gambling Breaches in Victoria

Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group (ALH) has entered a guilty plea to 24 counts pertaining to violations of the law against underage gambling at various Victoria venues Venues such the Albion Charles Hotel, Cramers Hotel, Doncaster Hotel, Excelsior Hotel, Rose Shamrock & Thistle Hotel, and Westside Taverner were the locations of these..
2 years ago

UK Government Considers Raising Online Gambling Taxes During Market Concerns

According to reports, the UK government is thinking about raising taxes on internet gambling companies significantly Treasury insiders claim that these plans may be included in the next budget, which will be presented by Chancellor Rachel Reeves on October 30 This will be the first budget presented by the new Labour government Following a 14-year..
2 years ago

Delaware Sports Betting Hits Record High in September 2024

The NFL season began in September 2024, and Delaware's sports betting industry took off The state saw its most prosperous sports betting month to date as a result of the rush of bettors placing wagers on events With a staggering handling of $232 million in September, the Delaware Lottery broke the previous record for the state and significantly..
2 years ago

Quantum Computers Pose New Threat as Researchers Crack Encryption Protocols

With the aid of quantum computing, Chinese researchers from Shanghai University have boldly claimed to have effectively cracked encryption techniques used in the cryptocurrency and banking industries According to the South China Morning Post, the team, lead by Wang Chao, used a quantum computer manufactured by the Canadian company D-Wave Systems..
2 years ago

Maryland Sports Wagering Hits Record Contribution in September 2024

Maryland’s sports wagering industry set a new record in September 2024, largely fueled by the start of the football season The state saw its highest-ever monthly contribution from sports betting, reaching $94 million This figure came from a total betting handle of $53287 million, with the funds aimed at supporting the Blueprint for Maryland’s..
2 years ago

Galaxsys Expands African Reach Through Partnership with Betika

Galaxsys, a well-known supplier of innovative gaming solutions, and Betika, a well-known sports betting platform in Africa, have announced a strategic partnership Galaxsys is able to present its extensive portfolio of games to Betika's large audience in important African markets, such as Tanzania, Kenya, Ghana, and the Democratic Republic of the..
2 years ago

London Trader Denies Charges of Running Illegal Crypto ATM and Money Laundering

East Ham, London-based cryptocurrency trader Habibur Rahman has entered a not guilty plea to charges of running an illicit cryptocurrency ATM company and laundering almost $395,000 in illicit revenues Rahman was arrested earlier this year, according to authorities, because he disregarded regulatory standards Allegations and Legal..
2 years ago

Alberta Eyes 2025 Launch for Competitive iGaming Market

The goal of Alberta's government is to develop a competitive iGaming sector by the end of 2025 During a panel discussion held at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas, Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction Minister Dale Nally exchanged perspectives Nally made a suggestion that the Edmonton Oilers' Stanley Cup victory and, more significantly,..
2 years ago

Ripple Moves to File Cross-Appeal in SEC Legal Battle

Ripple Labs has announced plans to file a cross-appeal in its ongoing legal dispute with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) The cross-appeal comes in response to the SEC’s Oct 2 appeal, which seeks to overturn a July 2023 ruling that XRP, Ripple’s native cryptocurrency, cannot be classified as a security Ripple Fights to Preserve..
2 years ago

Charles Hoskinson Debunks Claims of Cardano’s Decline, Highlights Misunderstood Sentiment

The CEO of Input Output Hong Kong (IOHK) and co-creator of Cardano (ADA), Charles Hoskinson, has categorically denied any notion that Cardano is a dying blockchain project He made note of the criticism in a recent social media post on X, pointing out that Voltaire, the platform's most recent update, had fixed governance flaws Governance..
2 years ago

Santiment Identifies 20 Digital Assets Primed for Potential Upswing

Crypto analytics platform Santiment has identified 20 digital assets that may be poised for a rally, based on public sentiment trends According to the platform, these assets are currently receiving a significant amount of negative sentiment across social media channels like X, Reddit, and Telegram, making them strong candidates for a potential..
2 years ago

FSC Launches Investigation into South Korea’s Leading Crypto Exchange Upbit

The largest cryptocurrency exchange in the country, Upbit, is the subject of an investigation by the Financial Services Commission (FSC) of South Korea due to growing worries about its market dominance and tight ties to K Bank The financial authority of the nation is making this disclosure in an effort to evaluate the power dynamics inside the..
2 years ago

Thailand’s SEC Proposes Crypto Investment Expansion for Mutual and Private Funds

In response to increased demand from institutional investors, Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is working toward permitting mutual and private funds to invest in cryptocurrency goods On October 9, 2024, a proposal was released with the goal of expanding access for cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that are listed on..
2 years ago

Delaware Sports Betting Sees Dramatic Increase in September

There has been a noticeable increase in sports betting activity, according to recent data from Delaware Lottery Games The state reported $232 million in total wagering handle for September With this remarkable amount, the fiscal year 2024–2025 is off to a great start The total amount raised to $434 million September also saw the largest wagering..
2 years ago

Taiwan to Trial Crypto Custody Services in Banks by 2025

Beginning in the first quarter of 2025, the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) of Taiwan intends to test out cryptocurrency custody services in regional banks As per a Central News Agency (CNA) source, three private banks have shown their interest in taking part in the scheme With a focus on security and regulation, Taiwan intends to..
2 years ago

Vaneck Ventures Launches $30 Million Fund for Fintech, AI, and Digital Assets

Global investment management company Vaneck has launched a $30 million venture fund targeted at fintech, digital assets, and artificial intelligence (AI) startups in their early stages of development The fund, known as Vaneck Ventures, invests on pre-seed and seed-stage companies in these quickly expanding industries that are creating disruptive..
2 years ago

Gate.io Invests $10 Million in TON Blockchain to Boost Telegram Projects

Cryptocurrency exchange Gateio has made a significant move by investing $10 million in The Open Network (TON) blockchain This investment aims to accelerate the development of Telegram-based blockchain projects and foster innovation within the web3 ecosystem The announcement came on October 9, marking a strategic shift for Gateio as it seeks to..
2 years ago

Majority of Crypto Investors Favor Dollar-Cost Averaging, Kraken Survey Reveals

A considerable proportion of bitcoin investors favor dollar-cost averaging (DCA) as their preferred method, according to a recent Kraken survey A noteworthy 8353% of the 1,109 participants reported using DCA at least once during their investing experience, and 59% of them verified using it as their primary approach for purchasing..
2 years ago

ECB Report Questions Stablecoins’ Stability as Crypto Safe-Haven

A recent European Central Bank (ECB) study has indicated that stablecoins are particularly susceptible to US monetary policy fluctuations Stablecoins' durability is called into doubt in the working paper "Stablecoins, Money Market Funds, and Monetary Policy," which demonstrates that contractionary US policy has a greater detrimental effect on..
2 years ago