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


Bakkt Holdings Explores Strategic Options Between Crypto M&A Boom

Bakkt Holdings Inc, the digital asset marketplace founded by Intercontinental Exchange Inc (ICE), is contemplating a potential sale as mergers and acquisitions surge in the crypto sector According to Bloomberg reporters Matthew Monks, David Pan, and Gillian Tan, Bakkt has enlisted a financial advisor to assess strategic options, including a..
2 years ago

BetConstruct Wins Digital Sports Betting Supplier of the Year

At the Global Gaming Awards Asia-Pacific 2024, BetConstruct won the Digital Sports Betting Supplier of the Year title This recognition demonstrates the company's dedication to quality and innovation in the sports betting sector Operators may enjoy unmatched freedom and customization with BetConstruct's cutting-edge Sportsbook solution While..
2 years ago

New York Attorney General Sues Crypto Firms Over Alleged $1 Billion Pyramid Scheme

Attorney General Letitia James of New York has brought legal action against two cryptocurrency companies, NovaTech and AWS Mining, alleging that they ran a $1 billion pyramid scam that tricked hundreds of thousands of people, eleven thousand of whom were residents of New York Prayer groups, social media, and WhatsApp discussions are said to..
2 years ago

FTX Bankruptcy Reorganization Plan Faces Pushback from Creditors

FTX's bankruptcy reorganization plan has been rejected by a group of creditors chaired by Sunil Kavuri They gave several reasons for their rejection, including the belief that the settlement does not benefit creditors The creditors contend that receiving payment in cash would incur further expenses for them They suggest an alternate course of..
2 years ago

Integrity Concerns Threaten Popularity of US Professional Sports

Recent controversies in US professional sports have raised serious concerns about the integrity of the games The suspension of Raptors' forward Jontay Porter and the involvement of Ippei Mizuhara, the long-time interpreter of Japanese baseball star Shohei Ohtani, in a $17 million theft, have added to the worries CNN has reported that these issues..
2 years ago

NBA Official Pushes for Uniform Gambling Laws

Mark Tatum, the NBA's deputy commissioner and chief operating officer, advocates for a strong federal regulatory framework for legalized gambling in the United States His comments came a day after a New York man was charged in a sports betting scandal that resulted in a lifetime ban for former Toronto Raptors center Jontay Porter Although Tatum..
2 years ago

Ethereum ETF Launch Date Determined by Issuers Not SEC, Says Gensler

The licensing of spot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the US may depend on issuers' reaction to SEC comments, according to Gary Gensler, Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) According to Gensler, the approval of Ether ETFs depends on how soon issuers respond to SEC comments Contrary to earlier rumors, the SEC does not..
2 years ago

Semler Scientific Boosts Bitcoin Holdings with $17 Million Purchase

Semler Scientific, a healthcare technology company located in Santa Clara, has continued its strategic approach to Bitcoin investing by purchasing an additional 247 BTC for $17 million in cash This move was made to protect against inflation concerns With this most recent acquisition, Semler Scientific now owns 828 Bitcoin, having paid a total..
2 years ago

New Arrests Shake NBA Betting Scandal

Important participants in a recent NBA betting scam, Timothy McCormack and Mahmud Mullah, were freed on a $50,000 bail every Thursday morning Federal investigators had questioned them as early as May 30, according to the lawsuit Alleged wagers on games featuring former Toronto Raptor Jontay Porter are at the heart of the controversy Porter is..
2 years ago

Robinhood to Acquire Bitstamp Despite SEC Scrutiny

Retail trading giant Robinhood is set to acquire the crypto exchange Bitstamp for $200 million, even as it navigates legal challenges from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) The acquisition underscores Robinhood's ambitions to expand its crypto business Robinhood's purchase of Bitstamp, a well-established crypto exchange founded in..
2 years ago

GameStop Shares Skyrocket as Keith Gill Updates Massive Bet

GameStop (GME) shares saw a sharp increase on Thursday, evoking memories of the 2021 stock market mania Important retail trader Keith Gill, sometimes referred to as RoaringKitty or DeepF--kingValue, caused a huge commotion in the market when he revealed an update on his sizeable investment in the struggling video shop As per a snapshot shared..
2 years ago

Kraken Eyes $100 Million Fundraising Ahead of IPO

Kraken is reportedly seeking to raise approximately $100 million in preparation for an initial public offering (IPO), according to sources cited by Bloomberg Insiders suggest the funding round could be finalized by the end of the year, positioning Kraken for a significant financial move Being a major participant in the cryptocurrency space,..
2 years ago

GamCare Urges Employers to Support Staff During Euro 2024

GamCare is urging companies to establish safe places where staff members may talk about gambling addiction and get the help they need as Euro 2024 draws near The group stresses the value of workplace campaigns to address gambling-related problems, particularly while big athletic events are taking place Samantha Turton, head of remote support..
2 years ago

NBA Forward Jontay Porter Faces Lifetime Ban Over Illegal Gambling Scandal

Unexpectedly, former Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter is now embroiled in an NBA issue that has shocked the league Porter's involvement in unlawful gambling operations, such as betting on NBA games and giving other bettors exclusive information, has resulted in a lifetime suspension from the league The illegal actions involving Porter are..
2 years ago

J.T. Foley Takes the Reins at Coalition for Fantasy Sports

The Coalition for Fantasy Sports has appointed JT Foley, a seasoned executive from Las Vegas Sands, as its inaugural executive director This appointment signifies a significant stride for the organization, geared towards the nationwide expansion of the fantasy sports market With 17 years of experience as vice president of government relations..
2 years ago

SEC Chair Criticizes Crypto Exchanges, Highlights Regulatory Gaps

SEC Chair Gary Gensler has voiced concerns over the operations of crypto exchanges, contrasting them sharply with traditional platforms like the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) In a recent CNBC's Squawk Box interview, Gensler emphasized that crypto exchanges fail to provide the necessary investor disclosures mandated by law Gensler argued that..
2 years ago

VanEck Predicts Ethereum’s Ether to Reach $22,000 by 2030

Global investment firm VanEck has set a new price target for Ethereum's native token, ether (ETH), predicting it will soar to $22,000 by 2030 This forecast represents a substantial increase from its current value of approximately $3,850 In its recent report, VanEck outlines the factors driving this ambitious projection The firm highlights..
2 years ago

Coinbase Introduces Innovative Smart Wallet Platform

The popular US-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has announced the release of a new smart wallet technology, which represents a major improvement over its Coinbase Wallet offering Coinbase explained how the new smart wallets are meant to transform the on-chain experience in a recent blog post Through the removal of network fees and..
2 years ago

XREX Secures $19 Million Investment from Tether to Boost B2B Payments in Emerging Markets

The well-known international cryptocurrency exchange site XREX, founded by Wayne Huang and Winston Hsiao, has raised about $19 million from Tether, the company that created the USDT stablecoin The goal of this large investment is to improve cross-border business-to-business (B2B) payments in emerging areas using stablecoins The Taipei-based..
2 years ago

Argentina Launches Crypto Exchange Registry to Boost Market Integrity

The National Securities Commission (CNV) of Argentina has officially launched its Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) registry, with nearly a hundred applications already submitted by individuals and legal entities, according to a government announcement The new VASP registry aims to regulate entities wishing to offer crypto trading services..
2 years ago