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


BitMEX Admits Guilt in Bank Secrecy Act Violation Case

The Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) violation was admitted by BitMEX, a cryptocurrency exchange situated in the Seychelles, according to a statement released by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday An important turning point in the current investigation into cryptocurrency exchanges and their regulatory compliance has been reached with this..
2 years ago

Betfred Looses Despite Nearly Doubling Online Gambling Revenue

One of the mainstays of the UK gambling market, Betfred, had a turbulent fiscal year that ended on October 1, 2023 The company reported a startling pre-tax loss of £717 million ($917 million), a dramatic decline from the previous year's £196 million ($251 million) profit, despite an astounding 256% growth in turnover, reaching approximately..
2 years ago

Anthony Scaramucci Predicts New Bitcoin Highs in Six Months

SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci believes Bitcoin (BTC) will reach unprecedented heights within the next six months During a CNBC interview, Scaramucci shared his optimistic outlook, suggesting Bitcoin could soon break past six figures following its correction into the $50,000 range Scaramucci attributes Bitcoin’s temporary dip to..
2 years ago

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust Surpasses $18 Billion in Holdings

With almost $18 billion of Bitcoin (BTC) held in BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), inflows into exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have continued to soar Tuesday witnessed $2164 million in inflows into spot BTC ETFs, according to data from Farside Investors This is the third day in a row that inflows have been positive As of right now, the total..
2 years ago

Chinese Insurance Titan Partners with Swiss Crypto Bank AMINA

Together with the Swiss cryptocurrency bank AMINA, China's largest state-backed insurance company CPIC will provide full banking and financial advice services throughout the Asia Pacific area The goal of this alliance is to strengthen CPIC's position in the quickly expanding cryptocurrency market AMINA Group, formerly known as SEBA Bank, is..
2 years ago

Southern Ute Tribe Challenges Colorado Over Online Sports Betting

The Southern Ute Indian Tribe has taken legal action against Governor Jared Polis and Colorado's gaming authorities, accusing them of violating state and federal laws in their handling of online sports betting In a recent statement to the American Indian Affairs Interim Study Committee, Southern Ute Tribal Chairman Melvin J Baker announced the..
2 years ago

New York Sets Sports Betting Record with Over $4 Billion in Wagers

After legalization, New York has surpassed $4 billion in total bets, marking a major turning point in the state's sports betting history This achievement demonstrates the sports betting industry's strength and potential for expansion in the state It was recently disclosed by the New York State Gaming Commission that wagers at the state's..
2 years ago

Circle’s USDC Dominates Regulated Stablecoin Market

USDC, Circle’s premier product, has become the most sought-after regulated stablecoin, according to crypto intelligence firm Kaiko Following Circle’s announcement that USDC and EURC would comply with the European Markets in Crypto-assets Regulation (MiCA), trading volumes for these stablecoins have surged Despite non-compliant stablecoins..
2 years ago

TON Applications Chain Aims to Integrate with Ethereum via Polygon

TON Applications Chain (TAC) was launched by Pavel Altukhov and his team at the Ethereum Community Conference (EthCC) in Brussels The purpose of this new layer-2 (L2) network is to facilitate smooth communication between The Open Network (TON) and decentralized apps (dApps) that run on the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) By utilizing Polygon's..
2 years ago

Up Network Partners with Movement Labs to Launch Web3 Smartphone

In order to improve the Web3 experience, Up Network and Movement Labs have teamed up to introduce the Up Mobile smartphone This collaboration intends to provide enhanced privacy, scalability, and user-friendliness to Web3 technologies, thereby redefining consumer interaction Modern biometric sensors and zero-knowledge proofs are used in The Up..
2 years ago

Paxful Co-Founder Faces Potential 5-Year Prison Sentence

Co-founder and former chief technology officer of Paxful, Artur Schaback, may spend up to five years in prison after he admitted on Monday that he had planned to forego putting in place a strong Anti-Money Laundering (AML) program at the cryptocurrency exchange On July 8, the US Justice Department declared that Schaback's sentencing would take..
2 years ago

Deepcoin Partners with Black Combat in South Korea

The well-known cryptocurrency exchange site Deepcoin has said that it will be sponsoring Black Combat, the top professional MMA league in Korea With this partnership, Deepcoin is strategically expanding its footprint in Korea and opening up new markets for the use of cryptocurrencies The fact that Deepcoin sponsors Black Combat demonstrates its..
2 years ago

Amina Bank and Pyth Network Collaborate to Enhance Web3 Accessibility

Amina Bank, a prominent Swiss crypto bank, has teamed up with Pyth Network, a decentralized financial oracle, to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of digital asset price feeds for Web3 applications In a strategic move, Amina Bank has partnered with Pyth Network to integrate more precise price feeds into its ecosystem This collaboration..
2 years ago

Metamask Launches New Toolkit to Simplify Web3 Onboarding

Consensys has introduced the MetaMask Delegation Toolkit at the EthCC conference, aiming to simplify decentralized app development and enhance user engagement in the Web3 space The new toolkit by Consensys, revealed at EthCC, is set to streamline the creation of decentralized applications (DApps) and protocols, offering fresh user experiences..
2 years ago

North Carolina Sports Betting Sees Dip in Revenue For June

In North Carolina, sports betting was legalized on March 11, allowing residents to place wagers and register with various platforms At the time of legalization, leagues like the NHL and NBA were beginning their playoff seasons, while MLB was just starting its season On July 8, the North Carolina Lottery Commission reported a sports betting..
2 years ago

Canadian Parliament Considers Gambling Ad Restrictions

Currently up for debate in the Canadian parliament is Bill S-269, a proposed law that may severely restrict or outlaw online gambling marketing Operators and sports groups are concerned about this development, claiming that tighter controls can have unfavorable effects The NFL (Canadian Football League) has expressed disapproval of the national..
2 years ago

German Government’s Bitcoin Transfer Triggers Market Dip

Following a major asset transfer by the German government, bitcoin saw a notable decline on Monday afternoon in Europe Blockchain data showed that transactions involving over $900 million in Bitcoin had an effect on the market A Bitcoin wallet connected to the German government reportedly moved about 16,309 BTC over the course of several..
2 years ago

Donald Trump’s Republican Agenda Aims to Stop Crypto Regulation

As the November election approaches, the Republican Party has unveiled a platform that emphasizes digital assets This move underscores the increasing interest of Donald Trump and other GOP figures in cryptocurrency "Republicans will end Democrats’ unlawful and unAmerican Crypto crackdown and oppose the creation of a Central Bank Digital..
2 years ago

Dubai Customs Introduces Blockchain Tech to Enhance Trade Transparency

An innovative blockchain platform has been introduced by Dubai Customs with the goal of increasing efficiency and transparency in business dealings both domestically and globally This program is in line with Dubai's strategic objectives to improve the business climate and support non-oil trade Numerous advantages are promised by the new..
2 years ago

Superbet Partners with Wisła Kraków to Boost Club’s Future

Superbet has announced a significant partnership with Wisła Kraków, one of Poland's most storied football clubs Wisła Kraków, a thirteen-time Polish champion, enjoys a passionate fan base This collaboration aims to engage fans directly by allowing them to register with a special fan code, contributing to the club’s academy This unique..
2 years ago