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

Goldman Sachs Increases Bitcoin ETF Holdings During Institutional Interest

Global financial firm Goldman Sachs has revealed sizeable holdings in spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), marking a major entry into the cryptocurrency space Goldman Sachs made a clear move into digital assets when the company acquired $418 million worth of bitcoin ETFs during the second quarter of 2024 The bank's largest holding is a..
2 years ago

Binance Completes AML Registration in India

Binance has successfully registered with India’s Financial Intelligence Unit, aligning itself with the country’s anti-money laundering (AML) standards This move marks Binance’s 19th regulatory achievement globally and demonstrates the company’s commitment to maintaining transparency and compliance in the markets it operates Announced on..
2 years ago

Binance Reaches $1.7 Million Settlement with Brazil’s Securities Commission

Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has agreed to pay 96 million reais ($176 million) to the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) to settle a probe into its unauthorized derivatives offerings in the country The settlement comes after the CVM previously rejected Binance’s proposal of 2 million reais ($370,000) in..
2 years ago

ESPN Welcomes Sports Betting Analyst Pamela Maldonado

ESPN has added sports betting analyst Pamela Maldonado to its lineup, just in time for the upcoming college football season With the season kicking off on August 24, Maldonado is set to contribute her expertise in advanced analytics to enhance ESPN’s sports betting coverage Known for her sharp insights, she’ll guide fans through the..
2 years ago

UEFA Champions League Announces Crypto.com Partnership

Cryptocom has secured a major partnership with UEFA, becoming the first exclusive global cryptocurrency platform partner of the UEFA Champions League Announced on Wednesday, this multi-year deal positions Cryptocom as an official global sponsor of the prestigious football tournament Interestingly, a $495 million deal between the two collapsed last..
2 years ago

Darts Star Leighton Bennett Suspended Due to Betting Scandal

Leighton Bennett, a rising star in the world of darts, is facing a significant setback The 18-year-old, renowned for his exceptional talent, has been suspended by the Darts Regulation Authority (DRA) This decision follows reports of suspicious betting activity associated with his recent matches The suspension will remain in effect until a formal..
2 years ago

Riot Platforms Expands Influence with Major Bitfarms Share Acquisition

Riot Platforms has strengthened its holdings in Bitfarms, a prominent Bitcoin mining business in Canada, by obtaining an extra million common shares in the latter Riot's authority over Bitfarms has significantly increased with this latest acquisition, bringing its ownership to roughly 1890% The platform previously strengthened its position with a..
2 years ago

Revolut Teams Up with Ledger Live to Simplify Crypto Access in Europe

Revolut and Ledger have announced a strategic agreement that would allow Revolut's app to be integrated into Ledger Live, making bitcoin purchases easier for customers in a few European Economic Area (EEA) nations An important step in Revolut's continuous entry into the cryptocurrency sector has been taken with this partnership Revolut..
2 years ago

Nebraska Moves Closer to Legalized Sports Betting

Nebraska is one step closer to statewide legalized sports betting following recent legislative actions A proposed constitutional amendment, LR3CA, has advanced through the General Affairs Committee This proposal, introduced by Senator Eliot Bostar, received approval during a special legislative session convened by Governor Jim Pillen The..
2 years ago

DraftKings Reverses Course as FanDuel Rules Out Surcharge Plans

DraftKings just decided to withdraw its previous decision to charge more for high-wager wagers The sportsbook originally intended to target states with a tax rate of 20% or above when implementing this surcharge on January 1, 2025 Players in Vermont, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and New York would have been influenced by this shift But in light of user..
2 years ago

North Carolina’s Sports Betting Market Thrives in July

The sports betting figures for July from the North Carolina State Lottery Commission show a strong showing approximately $3404 million was wagered by players throughout the month, and approximately $2954 million was won This lively activity highlights how sports betting is becoming more and more popular in the state With regard to promotional..
2 years ago

$3 Million Tether Investment Aims to Expand USDT in the Middle East

Tether Operations Limited has invested $3 million in Kem, a financial management app, marking a significant step toward improving financial inclusion throughout the Middle East With this strategic alliance, Tether's USDT stablecoin will be more widely used in an area that is already home to the sixth-largest cryptocurrency market globally The..
2 years ago

Crypto CEO Allegedly Wagers $9.5M of User Funds on Gambling Sites

The founder of the cryptocurrency exchange ezBtc, David Smillie, has been charged by the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) with misappropriating CAD $13 million (about $948 million) of customer cash for online gaming This is a huge step This shocking discovery highlights the continued difficulties in policing the quickly developing..
2 years ago

Caesars Virginia Casino Project on Track for Q4 2024 Launch

The Caesars Virginia casino project is set to meet its planned opening in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to recent updates from the Virginia Lottery Ray Dunkle, the director of gaming operations for the Virginia Lottery, shared the latest progress at a Virginia Lottery Board meeting in Richmond Construction and Expansion Updates Dunkle..
2 years ago

Manhunt Underway in Malaysia After $1.2 Million Crypto Ransom Kidnapping

Malaysian authorities are stepping up their hunt for four people they believe may have been involved in the kidnapping of a Malaysian woman and a Chinese national in Cyberjaya The event happened on July 11 and involves paying a $12 million ransom demand in cryptocurrency According to local accounts, the kidnappers used cryptocurrency..
2 years ago

Kevin O’Leary Believes Bettors Outshine Pollsters in Election Forecasts

While admitting he's not a gambler, entrepreneur and businessman Kevin O'Leary recently sparked controversy by casting doubt on pollsters' ability to accurately predict election results He even suggests that bettors may be more adept at forecasting election outcomes than traditional pollsters Bettors’ Insight: Better Than Pollsters During an..
2 years ago

New York’s July Mobile Sports Betting Report Shows Drop

The mobile sports betting statistics for July have been made public by the New York State Gaming Commission For the month, the state reported handling a total of about $126 billion This amount shows a drop of more than $200 million from the June results The handle for July was the lowest recorded for the summer thus far November 2023 continues..
2 years ago

Maryland Reports Strong July Sports Betting Results

Sports betting activity in the state had a strong month in July, according to data released by Maryland Lottery and Gaming There has been a noticeable increase in sports betting activity, with total bets surpassing $3333 million Online sports betting took the lead in July, accounting for $3249 million in bets made via online channels Retail..
2 years ago

Bybit Elevates Partnership with DMCC to Advisory Role, Enhancing Dubai’s Crypto Landscape

Bybit, the second-biggest cryptocurrency exchange globally based on trading volume, and Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) have extended their collaboration After a year of fruitful cooperation, Bybit will now shift from being a crucial ecosystem partner to an advising position, thereby strengthening its position in Dubai's quickly expanding..
2 years ago

$366M Crypto Fraud Leads to Arrest of South Korean CEO

CEO Byun Young-oh and his associate Yeom are accused of being involved in a large-scale Ponzi-style fraud operation that was run over the MainEthernet platform This platform allegedly conned hundreds of investors, mostly senior citizens, out of millions of dollars while posing as a digital wallet service Operating under the moniker Wakon,..
2 years ago
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