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

El Salvador Eyes Crypto for Trade with Russia

El Salvador has suggested trading cryptocurrencies with Russia, indicating a possible change in how business is conducted internationally El Salvador is attempting to avoid using traditional financial institutions, as seen by this interest, which Alexander Ilyukhin, First Secretary of the Russian Embassy in Nicaragua, confirmed There is a..
2 years ago

Animoca Brands Teams Up with Lukka for Advanced Blockchain Data Management

Lukka, the leading global blockchain data provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Animoca Brands Animoca Brands, a key player in the Web3 space, will utilize Lukka’s Enterprise Data Management Software to enhance its global financial reconciliation and reporting for crypto assets This collaboration aims to streamline data management..
2 years ago

Match-Fixing Scandal Strains US Saber Fencing Team

There is a difficult period for the US women's saber fencing squad right now Concerns have been raised by the struggles of members like Elizabeth Tartakovsky, Tatiana Nazlymov, and Magda Skarbonkiewicz in their first fights On the other hand, the team has received some relief from the strong performances of Lee Keifer and Lauren Scruggs Tatiana..
2 years ago

Bovada Faces Ban in Connecticut and Washington D.C. During US Crackdown on Unlicensed Gambling

An important step forward for the US online gaming market was the prohibition of well-known offshore betting site Bovada from operating in Connecticut and Washington, DC This action is a component of a larger national initiative to limit unauthorized gaming platforms Bovada's parent company, Harp Media BV, was given an order to shut down by..
2 years ago

Baseball Dominates Colorado Sports Betting in June with Nearly 30% Handle

The Colorado Division of Gaming has released its sports wagering report for June, showcasing impressive growth in revenue The state saw gross gaming revenue (GGR) skyrocket to $282 million, a dramatic rise from $92 million in June 2023 This robust increase highlights the expanding popularity of sports betting in Colorado Total handle for June..
2 years ago

Susan Speckert Appointed as the New COO of Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation

Susan Speckert will formally begin serving as the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation's (KHRGC) chief operating officer on August 19 The KHRGC, which is in charge of overseeing Kentucky's expanding sports betting industry, is experiencing a momentous occasion with this appointment When sportsbooks started taking bets in September of..
2 years ago

Ripple CEO Criticizes SEC’s Inconsistent Crypto Regulations

The CEO of Ripple, Brad Garlinghouse, has harshly criticized the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the United States for its uneven enforcement of laws pertaining to the cryptocurrency sector This criticism comes after the SEC declared that it will modify its lawsuit against Binance to take into account the security standing of some..
2 years ago

Russia Legalizes Crypto Mining and Implements Experimental Regime

Two important regulations pertaining to cryptocurrency have been approved by the State Duma of Russia, as reported by Ria Novosti and CoinDesk These regulations represent a turning point for cryptocurrencies in Russia The first law makes mining cryptocurrencies lawful and goes into effect on November 1, 2024 Mining can be done by companies or..
2 years ago

Binance Labs Backs aPriori to Boost Monad Blockchain with Liquid Staking Solutions

The investment division of Binance, Binance Labs, has added fresh funding to aPriori, a promising firm that specializes in Monad blockchain liquid staking solutions With the help of this funding, aPriori will be able to grow both its research and team, maximizing the high-performance network for wider use Through its Miner Extractable Value..
2 years ago

Blackbird Labs Launches Web3 Platform ‘Blackbird Pay’ to Enhance Restaurant Payments

Blackbird Labs, founded by Ben Leventhal of Resy and Eater fame, has unveiled Blackbird Pay, a groundbreaking payments system aimed at revolutionizing the dining experience and improving financial outcomes for restaurants Utilizing the new Blackbird Flynet blockchain, this innovative system allows restaurants to handle end-to-end payments and..
2 years ago

Winklevoss Suspects Kamala Harris’s Crypto Reconciliation Is Just a Bluff

The Democratic party and Vice President Kamala Harris have recently made overtures to the digital asset market, but Cameron Winklevoss, co-founder of the cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, is not persuaded The party had been hostile to the cryptocurrency industry, but over the weekend, rumors circulated that Harris's team had made contact with..
2 years ago

Four Detained in Ukraine for Kidnapping and Murder Over Bitcoins

Ukrainian authorities have arrested four men suspected of kidnapping and murdering a foreign national in a high-profile case involving bitcoins On July 29, Kyiv police announced the apprehension of the suspects, ages 24 to 29, who now face life imprisonment if convicted The crime, which involved a significant sum of cryptocurrency, has shocked the..
2 years ago

Insider’s Attempted $100,000 Baseball Bet Results in Federal Sentencing

Bert Neff gained notoriety on April 28, 2023, when he entered an MGM casino in Ohio Equipped with information from former Alabama baseball coach Brad Bohanan—who told him Alabama had benched its starting pitcher—Neff made an attempt to wager $100,000 But MGM staff members became suspicious of the big payment and declined to take it Neff was..
2 years ago

France’s Betting Activity Jumps 24% in H1, Euro 2024 Stakes Fall Short

The betting market in France is flourishing; in the first half of 2024, bets reached €52 billion, up 24% from the same period the year before Additionally, the gross gaming revenue (GGR) increased by 16% to €871 million France's internet betting market is still thriving In H1, online GGR increased by 10% year over year and surpassed €13..
2 years ago

Bitcoin’s Role as a Hedge Against Currency Devaluation Solidifies, Says Economist Alex Krüger

Economist Alex Krüger believes Bitcoin (BTC) is becoming a vital asset to counteract the devaluation of fiat currency and fiscal policy uncertainties In a recent interview, Krüger emphasized that Bitcoin serves as “a hedge against the tail risk of central banks collapsing and the devaluation of the dollar” This need for a hedge, he notes,..
2 years ago

Blackrock Issues Urgent Alert on Cryptocurrency Scams

With $105 trillion in assets under management, Blackrock is the largest asset manager in the world It has released a strong warning over an increase in bitcoin scams The company has noticed a rise in dishonest practices that use its reputation to entice people to engage in scams Users are frequently led by these scams to social media sites like..
2 years ago

Fanatics Dismisses Revenue Decline and CEO Divestment Rumors

Fanatics, an American bookmaker that is growing quickly, has refuted several recent rumors that have been making the rounds in the media There have been rumors that Fanatics' CEO, Michael Rubin, may sell his stock in the company and that sales may drop by more than 10% this year Last week, news from two media outlets highlighted Fanatics'..
2 years ago

Teenage Hacker Sentenced to 3.5 Years for Defrauding Coinbase Users

A young hacker from the UK named Elliot Gunton and his associates created a sophisticated phishing scam that fooled Coinbase users into divulging their login credentials They tricked gullible customers into visiting bogus websites that looked a lot like bitcoin exchanges, which compromised their accounts These rogue websites were designed with..
2 years ago

Michigan’s State Pension Fund Invests Millions in Bitcoin ETF

The state pension fund of Michigan has made millions of dollars in investments in the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF), according to recently released records According to a recent 13-F filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the State of Michigan Retirement System (SMRS) paid approximately $66 million for..
2 years ago

Elizabeth Warren Claims Foreign Governments Utilize Crypto Mines for US Military Espionage

Senator Elizabeth Warren has voiced serious concerns about foreign nations using digital asset mining facilities for espionage Speaking at a Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs hearing, Warren highlighted the potential threat posed by cryptomines operated by adversarial countries “Foreign adversaries are using cryptomines..
2 years ago
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