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

MLS Ends Contract of Felipe Hernandez After Second Gambling Violation

Major League Soccer (MLS) has announced the termination of Felipe Hernandez's contract with Sporting Kansas City The decision follows Hernandez's second infraction of the league’s gambling policies The 25-year-old midfielder, who has been on administrative leave since June 2024, was found to have breached the terms set during his January 2022..
2 years ago

Iowa Reports Nearly $167M in August Sports Betting Handle

The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission released some striking data regarding sports wagering in August With a considerable handling of around $167 million, the state saw a notable gain of about $26 million over the previous year Despite being substantial, August's total handle fell short of March's record high of $272 million, which is still the..
2 years ago

El Salvador’s Bitcoin Adoption Was ‘Pure PR,’ Advisers Told TIME Journalist

TIME Magazine’s Vera Bergengruen recently offered insights into El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele and his promotion of Bitcoin as legal tender In an interview with Pod Save the World, Bergengruen revealed that Bukele’s embrace of Bitcoin was described by his advisors as a “great rebranding” and a strategic “PR move” Her remarks..
2 years ago

Stablecoins Gain Popularity in Emerging Markets for Daily Transactions

A new report by Castle Island Ventures and Brevan Howard highlights the increasing role stablecoins are playing in everyday financial transactions in emerging markets The survey, which involved over 2,500 cryptocurrency users from Brazil, Nigeria, Turkey, Indonesia, and India, revealed that while access to crypto markets remains a primary reason..
2 years ago

Binance Labs Invests in OpenEden to Boost Tokenization of Real-World Assets

A significant investment has been made by Binance Labs in OpenEden, a platform that tokenizes real-world assets (RWAs) The goal of this collaboration is to introduce conventional financial instruments into the decentralized finance (DeFi) market, like Treasury Bills This integration, according to Binance's venture capital division, is a means of..
2 years ago

Ex-Servicemen File Fraud Complaint Over Cryptocurrency Scam in Pune

Eight representatives of a trading company are said to have defrauded three former Indian servicemen of over Rs 7981 lakh (about $96,000) in a bitcoin scam The case, which was submitted to the Pune-based Chandannagar police, describes how the ex-servicemen were seduced by deceptive claims of substantial profits into investing their retirement..
2 years ago

North Carolina Sports Betting Yields $33.8 Million in August

According to the North Carolina State Lottery Commission, sports betting has been doing well in the state; August's numbers showed a lot of activity The most recent data shows that North Carolina's sports betting industry brought in $338 million in gross revenue for the month Betting Activity and Revenue Breakdown During August, sports..
2 years ago

Federal Judge Expands Civil Suit in Iowa Gambling Sting Case

A federal judge has authorized the inclusion of 11 more individuals in a civil lawsuit related to a high-profile gambling sting in Iowa This expansion brings the total number of plaintiffs to 37, reflecting growing concerns about the handling of the investigation The latest additions to the suit include ten athletes from Iowa and Iowa State..
2 years ago

UK Moves to Recognize Digital Assets as Personal Property

In order to recognize digital assets, such as bitcoin and NFTs, as personal property under English and Welsh law, the UK government has developed new laws This important step, spearheaded by Justice Minister Heidi Alexander, is to provide owners with enhanced protection in the event of fraud or disputes by elucidating the legal status of digital..
2 years ago

Experts Highlight Early Growth Phase in Crypto’s Adoption Boom

Experts state that the bitcoin market is still in its early "hyper-growth phase," despite growing popularity Even if the Henley Crypto Wealth survey indicates that over 30% of people are using cryptocurrencies, there is still a lot more room for growth in this market Co-founder of GRVT and former trader at Goldman Sachs, Hong Yea, thinks that the..
2 years ago

UAE Strengthens Role as Virtual Assets Hub with Regulatory Collaboration

UAE has established a major regulatory collaboration in an effort to strengthen its position as a global center for virtual assets In an effort to strengthen the nation's virtual assets framework, the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) and the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) have inked a cooperation agreement In order to..
2 years ago

Maryland Sports Betting Achieves Record Contributions and Handles in August

Sports betting data for August has been made public by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming, and it shows remarkable increase Last month, the state received contributions from sports betting totaling around $56 million, more than doubling from the year before This spike indicates a considerable increase in both revenue and participation In August, a..
2 years ago

North Carolina Sports Betting Reaches New Heights in August

August saw a sharp increase in sports betting activity in North Carolina carrying their good numbers from the last month Bets made by players topped $3704 million, a substantial rise of about $30 million over the previous month This uptick demonstrates the increasing support for sports betting that is legal and has been accessible throughout the..
2 years ago

Standard Chartered Introduces Digital Asset Custody Service in UAE

Standard Chartered has launched its new digital asset custody service in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), marking a significant step in the bank's digital asset strategy Licensed by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the service provides secure storage for digital assets, starting with bitcoin and ethereum The launch took place at the..
2 years ago

FTX Resolves Robinhood Share Conflict with Emergent Agreement

A settlement has been reached between FTX and Emergent Fidelity Technologies regarding the ownership dispute of $600 million worth of shares in Robinhood Sam Bankman-Fried co-founded Emergent, which was in odds with FTX over the 55 million Robinhood shares that the US Justice Department seized after FTX failed in 2022 FTX will reimburse..
2 years ago

Worldcoin Under Investigation in Singapore for Money Laundering Concerns

The controversial cryptocurrency project, Worldcoin, has attracted attention in Singapore, where authorities are investigating its potential involvement in illicit activities, including money laundering and terrorism financing The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and police are focusing on individuals allegedly engaged in unauthorized sales..
2 years ago

Metaplanet Increases Bitcoin Holdings to Nearly 400 BTC

Tokyo-listed investment company Metaplanet has added ¥300 million ($2 million) in new Bitcoin as part of its ongoing aggressive acquisition strategy The corporation acquired more than 384 BTC, bringing its total holdings of Bitcoin to over 3988 BTC, which, at current market values, is estimated to be worth $227 million, according to a filing made..
2 years ago

Sporttrade Secures Virginia Sports Betting License and Plans October Launch

Sporttrade has recently received approval for a sports betting license in Virginia, marking its fifth entry into the US market Though the announcement comes just before the NFL season kicks off, Sporttrade aims to commence operations in Virginia by October This move represents a significant step for the company, tapping into a vital sports betting..
2 years ago

Circa Sports Sets Record with $20.3 Million Prize Pool for NFL Contests

The revelation by Circa Sports that it will be sponsoring an NFL game this season with a record-breaking $203 million prize pool is creating waves in the sports betting community Both the Circa Survivor and Circa Million VI competitions have exceeded projections, showing a notable rise over the previous year's numbers At first, the downtown..
2 years ago

Grainne Hurst Appointed New CEO of Betting and Gaming Council

Grainne Hurst has been named the new Chief Executive Officer of the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) Michael Dugher gives way to Hurst, who was previously Group Corporate Affairs Director at Entain After the BGC recently changed its leadership, Dugher assumed the position of Chairman Hurst’s Extensive Experience Grainne Hurst has worked in the..
2 years ago
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