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.

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  • Crypto
  • Trading
  • Sports Betting

Daniel's latest articles

Google Opens Doors for DFS Ads in 17 US States

Google has recently unveiled updates to its Gambling and Games policy, signaling a significant shift in its advertising guidelines Specifically, the tech giant announced that it will now allow advertisements for daily fantasy sports (DFS) in certain states across the United States Expansion of Daily Fantasy Sports Ads In an official statement..
2 years ago

Ohio Sees 37% Surge in May Sports Betting Handle

The sports betting data for May was made public by the Ohio Casino Control Commission, and it shows a marked increase in betting activity from both retail and online operators In May, Ohio's total betting handle was $6116 million, up 37% from the same month the prior year Events like the Cleveland Cavaliers' run in the NBA playoffs and the..
2 years ago

Tether Expands Presence in Turkey with BTguru Partnership

The company behind the USDT stablecoin, Tether, is expanding in Turkey On July 2, the company declared that it had inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with BTguru, a local cryptocurrency platform The purpose of this collaboration is to assess educational programs in Turkey pertaining to digital assets and to advance industry..
2 years ago

OpenLedger Secures $8M to Enhance AI and Blockchain Ecosystem

In order to increase staff and operational capacity, OpenLedger has raised $8 million in a fundraising round Preliminary plans call for the testnet deployment of the blockchain network at the start of the 2024 fourth quarter The investment round was revealed by OpenLedger as artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into the blockchain..
2 years ago

Robinhood Eyes Crypto Futures Expansion

According to Bloomberg News, Robinhood is looking at launching bitcoin futures in the US and Europe in the upcoming months This action is consistent with Robinhood's plan to increase the scope of its financial services and attract a more diverse customer base In a $200 million transaction that is expected to finalize early next year, Robinhood..
2 years ago

Paxos Gains Approval for Digital Payment Token Services in Singapore

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has granted a full license to digital asset startup Paxos to provide digital payment token services within the nation The firm has now been approved in three jurisdictions The largest bank in Singapore, DBS, will be Paxos' principal banking partner, the company said in a statement on Monday Paxos is..
2 years ago

Kambi Appoints Werner Becher as New CEO

After the release of the company's Q2 earnings on July 25, Werner Becher is scheduled to take over as CEO of Kambi He takes over for Kristian Nylén, who oversaw the supplier since Kindred Group's 2010 spin-off Becher is extremely experienced; at Sportradar, he most recently held the position of CEO for EMEA and LatAm During his employment, he..
2 years ago

Bally Bet Prepares for Massachusetts Sports Betting Launch

Bally Bet will formally open its online sports betting business in the state on July 2nd, according to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) Bally Bet demonstrated its commitment to joining the Massachusetts market earlier this year by renewing its temporary license, despite having previously chosen not to expand nationwide in March..
2 years ago

Metaplanet Adds $1.2M in Bitcoin to Its Growing Investment Portfolio

A publicly traded Japanese investment adviser called Metaplanet (3350) said that it had added more than 202 bitcoin (BTC) to its portfolio as part of a $6 million plan The Tokyo-based corporation said on its website that it had acquired 200 million yen ($12 million) worth of bitcoin, increasing its total holdings to 1613 BTC This statement came..
2 years ago

Circle Secures Groundbreaking Stablecoin License Under EU MiCA Framework

Circle has secured an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license, making it the first stablecoin issuer in the world Offering cryptocurrency tokens that are tied to the dollar and the euro in the European Union in accordance with the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulatory framework requires this With this authorization, Circle, whose USDC..
2 years ago

Abra Launches ‘Abra Treasury’ for Corporate Crypto Reserves

Abra, a leading digital asset prime services and wealth management platform, has introduced Abra Treasury This new service is designed for corporates wanting to hold cryptocurrency as a reserve asset The company announced this initiative in a press release on Monday Abra Treasury, operated by Abra Capital Management, an SEC-registered..
2 years ago

Hawaii Exempts Cryptocurrency Firms from Money Transmitter License

It is no longer necessary for cryptocurrency companies to get a Money Transmitter License (MTL) in order to conduct business in Hawaii This choice is the result of the Digital Currency Innovation Lab (DCIL) initiative coming to an end On June 30, 2024, the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) in Hawaii declared that the DCIL..
2 years ago

U.S. Judge Dismisses Some SEC Charges Against Binance, Allows Others to Proceed

A portion of the US Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) case against Binance and its founder Changpeng Zhao has been thrown out by a federal judge Nevertheless, other accusations, like as those directed at the parent business of BinanceUS, will continue The District Court for the District of Columbia's Judge Amy Berman Jackson decided on..
2 years ago

WEMIX Gaming Token Soars 37% with Hard Fork and Token Burn on the Horizon

A blockchain platform focused on gaming, WEMIX, defied a sideways crypto market and surged by 37% this week The rally comes in anticipation of an upcoming hard fork and a significant token burn WEMIX bills itself as an “experience-based, platform-driven, and service-oriented mega-ecosystem” More than 580,000 people use its blockchain game..
2 years ago

Florida Man Convicted in Cryptocurrency Theft and Kidnapping Scheme

Remy St Felix, a 24-year-old resident of West Palm Beach, Florida, has been found guilty of orchestrating a criminal enterprise focused on stealing cryptocurrency through a series of violent home invasions and kidnappings across multiple states from September 2022 to July 2023 According to a recent press release from the US Department of..
2 years ago

Bolivia Lifts Ban on Bitcoin and Crypto Payments

The Central Bank of Bolivia (BCB) has lifted its ban on Bitcoin and crypto payments, allowing financial entities to conduct transactions with digital assets This move aims to modernize Bolivia's payment system and bolster its struggling economy The central bank stated this change aligns Bolivia with Latin American crypto regulations The..
2 years ago

Kraken Founder Donates $1 Million in Ethereum to Trump

Jesse Powell, the founder and former CEO of Kraken, has donated $1 million in Ethereum (ETH) to former President Donald Trump With presidential elections on the horizon, Powell's decision comes as a response to the regulatory stance of the Biden administration In a Jun 28 post on X, Powell expressed his frustration with the US government's..
2 years ago

Station Casinos Plans Expansion for Durango Resort

Red Rock Resorts subsidiary Station Casinos is requesting permission to grow its newly established Durango Resort in the southwest valley A new parking structure and an enlarged gaming area are two of the development proposals, which are included in an item on the July 3 Clark County Zoning Commission meeting agenda The planned seven-story..
2 years ago

Stripe and Coinbase Partner to Enhance Fiat-to-Crypto Onboarding

Coinbase and Stripe have announced a partnership to introduce fiat-to-crypto on-ramps and off-ramps for their customers The integration revealed on June 27, will enhance accessibility and speed for cross-border transactions The new integration will support USD Coin (USDC) on Base as part of Stripe’s crypto payouts This feature will enable..
2 years ago

SEC and FDIC Face Lawsuit from Coinbase Over Information Requests

Coinbase has taken legal action against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) in a US District Court in Colombia The cryptocurrency exchange accuses these agencies of unfairly rejecting Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) solicitations The complaint, filed through consultancy firm..
2 years ago
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