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

SIS Expands Racing Portfolio with Malaysian Horse Races

Premier horse races from Malaysia will be included into SIS (Sports Information Services), which is well-known for its round-the-clock live betting services This will improve the racing material on SIS This growth comes after a strategic agreement with Singapore Pools, the company that owns the rights to simulcast races from the Selangor and Perak..
2 years ago

Dutch Gaming Authority to Enhance Duty of Care in Gaming Halls

The Dutch gaming regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), intends to reinforce the duty of care at gaming halls across the country by leveraging the results of recent investigations This initiative comes after the December 2023 and January 2024 inspections carried out by KSA inspectors The KSA went to 20 casinos to see how they applied duty of care..
2 years ago

PHPC Stablecoin Arrives on Ronin Network

The Ethereum-based stablecoin PHPC has been added to the Ronin network by Coinsph, a cryptocurrency exchange based in the Philippines This is a big step forward for local blockchain players since it enables them to use their in-game earnings and funds for domestic real-world transactions On July 8, Ronin announced the incorporation of PHPC in a..
2 years ago

German Government Sells $40.5M in Bitcoin as Part of Ongoing Liquidation

Germany’s government has been actively selling its Bitcoin holdings, contributing to market fluctuations The latest transaction involved the transfer of 700 BTC, valued at about $4047 million, to various crypto exchanges This sale continues a trend observed since June, with significant amounts of Bitcoin being moved out of government..
2 years ago

Taiwan’s Central Bank Delays CBDC Launch, No Timeline Set

The Central Bank of Taiwan has declared that the introduction of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) is not imminent The organization stressed that there was no set timetable because of the difficulties in creating and deploying a digital currency The central bank is not giving up on the concept of a CBDC even though there isn't a debut date..
2 years ago

UK Court Orders Asset Freeze on Craig Wright

The High Court of the United Kingdom has ordered the freezing of assets belonging to computer scientist and self-proclaimed Bitcoin creator Craig Wright This decision comes in response to a libel lawsuit involving podcaster Peter McCormack Legal Background and Court Order Peter McCormack, the host of the "What Bitcoin Did" podcast, one of the..
2 years ago

Taiwan Mobile Enters Crypto Market with VASP License

Taiwan Mobile, the country's second-largest telecommunications provider, has received a virtual asset service provider (VASP) license from the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) This license allows Taiwan Mobile to open a cryptocurrency exchange, marking its official entry into the crypto market Known as Taiwan Big Brother in Chinese,..
2 years ago

Mt. Gox Begins Repayments, Ending Nearly Decade-Long Wait for Customers

On Friday, Mt Gox declared that it has started paying back its consumers after nearly ten years of delay This completes a drawn-out process that started after the 2014 attack that forced the once-dominant cryptocurrency exchange into bankruptcy Approximately 740,000 Bitcoin were lost in the 2014 attack at Mt Gox, which had processed more than..
2 years ago

German MP Calls for Halt on Bitcoin Sales, Advocates for Strategic Reserve

German Member of Parliament Joana Cotar, a staunch advocate for Bitcoin, has called on the government to cease its rapid Bitcoin sales She proposes adopting Bitcoin as a "strategic reserve currency" to protect against risks in the traditional financial system In a July 4 post on X, Cotar argued that Bitcoin (BTC) could help Germany diversify..
2 years ago

Jontay Porter, Ex-Raptors Center, Faces Guilty Plea in Betting Probe

Jontay Porter, the Toronto Raptors center, banned by the NBA in April, is now under significant scrutiny in both the United States and Canada This development follows his alleged involvement in a major betting scandal that has caught the attention of law enforcement agencies across North America Last month, the Ontario Provincial Police..
2 years ago

Illinois Sportsbooks Face Higher Taxes Under New Budget

Starting this week, Illinois sportsbooks will operate under a new progressive tax rate, significantly increasing their financial obligations The 2025 state budget introduced this tax hike, effective Monday, which adjusts the rates based on operators' gross revenues The new tax structure ranges from 20% to 40%, replacing the previous flat rate..
2 years ago

Bitcoin Growth Linked to Rate Cut Prospects, Bitfinex Executive Asserts

Bitcoin's value dipped below $57,000 following the US Federal Reserve's decision to maintain current interest rates This cautious stance signals a continued wait-and-see approach until economic data supports policy changes "The Fed’s decision to maintain a wait-and-see approach before committing to interest rate cuts signals a cautious..
2 years ago

Nigeria’s Plans for Blockchain and Tech Research Centers

A bold proposal was announced by NITDA's Director-General, Kashifu Inuw, at the IoT West Africa Conference in Lagos The goal of the plan is to set up research facilities in each of Nigeria's six geopolitical zones The Internet of Things (IoT), robots, blockchain, additive manufacturing, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), and artificial intelligence..
2 years ago

Bitcoin Drops Below $58K Due to Mt. Gox and German Actions

During the European morning session, Bitcoin (BTC) saw a substantial decline below $58,000, representing a than 5% loss over the previous 24 hours and reaching its lowest points since early May There were noteworthy advances in the Bitcoin ecosystem at the same time as the drop Investors became concerned about activity in wallets connected to..
2 years ago

Former NBA Player Jontay Porter Faces Federal Charges in Betting Scandal

Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn have filed a "criminal information sheet" against former NBA player Jontay Porter, who was suspended for life after his involvement in a betting scandal The filing on July 2 signals that Porter will be charged with a federal felony for his role in the scandal However, the document does not specify the exact charges..
2 years ago

Bally Bet Expands to Massachusetts, Joining Competitive Market

The Bally Bet sportsbook opened for operation in Massachusetts on Tuesday, becoming the sixth sportsbook to do so Bally Bet has expanded to eight states as a result, including significant ones like Ohio and New York Bally Bet's strategy to develop its domination in the US sports betting sector includes this activity Bally Bet's recognition as a..
2 years ago

Genesis Digital Assets Eyes US IPO Despite Past Controversies

A Bitcoin (BTC) mining company backed by Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced founder of FTX, is reportedly contemplating a US initial public offering (IPO) Bloomberg reports that Genesis Digital Assets, supported by Alameda Research, is collaborating with advisors to explore this potential move Genesis Digital Assets has a history dating back to..
2 years ago

Basel Committee Finalizes CryptoExposure Rules for Banks

The Basel Committee met on July 2-3 to decide on important policy matters, such as new guidelines for banks to disclose their cryptocurrency exposure These choices are a part of the ongoing Basel III reforms, which are designed to improve risk management, supervision, and regulation to increase the resilience of banks operating in the European..
2 years ago

Bitget Moves Towards Licensing Approval in India

Major cryptocurrency exchange Bitget is collaborating with Indian regulators to obtain the necessary licenses to comply with local laws This effort aims to enhance its operations and build credibility in the Indian market Bitget announced on July 3 that it is in active discussions with India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) to secure..
2 years ago

Bank of Russia Considers Legalizing Stablecoins for Trade with China

Russia's central bank, the Bank of Russia, is considering legalizing stablecoins for cross-border transactions This move aims to maintain trading activity with China amid ongoing sanctions In an interview with Russia’s state newspaper Izvestia, central bank deputy governor Alexei Guznov confirmed the proposal is under discussion The goal is..
2 years ago
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