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

FanDuel Nearing Branding Deal with Diamond Sports Group

As to a recent report from Bloomberg, FanDuel, a prominent sports betting provider, is close to finalizing a significant branding agreement with Diamond Sports Group Under the upcoming arrangement, Diamond Sports Group—which now owns eighteen regional pay-TV networks—may soon witness the supremacy of FanDuel's branding Insiders familiar..
2 years ago

Mizuhara Pleads Guilty in High-Stakes Gambling Case

In a dramatic courtroom scenario, Mizuhara admitted to Judge John A Holcomb that she had access to Victim A's accounts while working for him, all while wearing a black suit without a tie I was deeply in debt from gambling Sending funds to the illegitimate bookmaker from Victim A's account was the only method of payment I could come up with Due..
2 years ago

FTX Settles $24 Billion IRS Tax Claim with $885 Million Payment

By paying $885 million, FTX has reached a substantial settlement with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on a $24 billion tax claim During FTX's continuing bankruptcy procedures, this deal came to light The intention to pay $200 million in priority claims to the IRS was disclosed by FTX in a recent file with the Bankruptcy Court for the..
2 years ago

Crypto.com Nears Licensing Approval in Hong Kong with 10 Other Exchanges

Almost a dozen cryptocurrency exchanges are about to get their trading licenses approved by Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) Eleven applications, including Hong Kong-based Bullish and Singapore-based Cryptocom, were listed on the SFC's website as "deemed to be licensed" as of June 1st, Bloomberg claims Hong Kong unveiled a..
2 years ago

Carl Icahn’s Strategic Move Boosts Caesars Entertainment Stocks

Bloomberg News revealed the news on Friday: Carl Icahn has acquired a sizeable stake in Caesars Entertainment Caesars' stock skyrocketed following this statement, proving the effectiveness of the infamous "Icahn Lift" Retail investors frequently match Icahn's large investments in a stock, which raises the price of the stock Existing..
2 years ago

Bitpanda and Deutsche Bank Forge Stronger Banking Solutions Partnership

In a significant development, Bitpanda, a prominent crypto exchange, has announced an expansion of its collaboration with Deutsche Bank, Germany's largest financial institution This strategic partnership aims to enhance banking solutions for users in Germany, facilitating seamless incoming and outgoing transactions Bitpanda's partnership with..
2 years ago

MLB Investigates Five Players for Betting Violations

Major League Baseball (MLB) has indicated that it is looking into five players' suspected violations of its gambling rules, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report The court case against Ippei Mizuhara for stealing money from MLB player Shohei Ohtani to pay off debts related to gambling and the lifelong ban from basketball for Jontay..
2 years ago

Colorado Sports Betting Numbers for April Surged

The most recent sports betting data for April has been made public by the Colorado Division of Gaming, which is a division of the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) Colorado has had more than $500 million in sports wagering transactions for eight straight months The state continued this trend in April, when its total handling topped $509..
2 years ago

Monochrome Asset Management Launches Australia’s First Direct Bitcoin ETF

Monochrome Asset Management, based in Australia, is set to launch the country's first direct Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), named Monochrome Bitcoin ETF (IBTC), on the Cboe Australia exchange The ETF begins trading on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone in Australia's financial landscape Before IBTC, Australian investors had limited..
2 years ago

Trust Wallet and Mercuryo Partner to Streamline Crypto-to-Fiat Conversion

Trust Wallet, a leading self-custody provider, and payments infrastructure firm Mercuryo have joined forces to make it easier for users to convert their cryptocurrencies into fiat money, a process known as "off-ramping" This partnership addresses a crucial need in the crypto ecosystem: the ability to seamlessly turn digital assets into real-world..
2 years ago

Tether Co-Founder Brock Pierce Predicts China’s Crypto Embrace

Brock Pierce, co-founder of Tether (USDT), the world's leading stablecoin by market cap, believes China will eventually welcome crypto assets Despite China’s past bans on all crypto-related commercial activities, Pierce sees a future where digital assets gain recognition "Is China going to open up [to cryptocurrencies] I’d say it’s..
2 years ago

OKX Expands into the Netherlands with New Crypto Exchange and Web3 Wallet

OKX, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, has officially launched its services in the Netherlands, introducing a local trading platform and a Web3 wallet to Dutch customers after introducing the same last year in Brazil On June 3, OKX announced the launch of its centralized crypto exchange (CEX) and the OKX Wallet in the Netherlands The..
2 years ago

Pritzker Challenges FanDuel, DraftKings, Higher Taxes Won’t Drive Them Out of Illinois

Illinois lawmakers are refusing to back down in response to threats from online sports betting businesses to slash operations over a new graduated tax scheme included in Governor JB Pritzker's most recent budget The newly approved budget imposes a progressive tax rate, with a 40% maximum, on FanDuel's and DraftKings' net revenue The former flat..
2 years ago

Sergey Nazarov Predicts 2024 as the Year Crypto Integrates with Global Finance

Chainlink (LINK) co-creator Sergey Nazarov has made a compelling forecast about the future of blockchain Speaking at the Consensus 2024 conference, Nazarov predicted a significant convergence between blockchain technology and the traditional financial system this year Nazarov highlighted the immense potential for on-chain assets, noting the..
2 years ago

Senator Cynthia Lummis Criticizes Biden’s Veto of Digital Asset Bill

A major digital asset measure was vetoed by President Biden, and Senator Cynthia Lummis, a Republican from Wyoming, has expressed her opposition The House and the Senate had already approved this bill On the social networking site X, Senator Lummis voiced her worries Through its veto of the measure, she accused the Biden Administration of..
2 years ago

UAE and China Strengthen Anti-Crypto Fraud Measures

Following UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's state visit to China, both nations have pledged to intensify their efforts against crypto-related fraud The announcement, made on May 30, highlights the increasing concern over the rise in crypto fraud incidents, particularly in Hong Kong The joint statement emphasized the shared..
2 years ago

Anthony Pompliano on Bitcoin and Modern Financial Systems

At Consensus 2024, Bitcoin advocate and entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano discussed the evolving role and impact of Bitcoin in today's financial landscape He focused on its societal acceptance, influence on the financial system, and changing perceptions on Wall Street Pompliano emphasized the increasing endorsement of Bitcoin by powerful figures..
2 years ago

Terraform Labs and Founder Do Kwon Tentatively Settle with SEC

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Singapore-based Terraform Labs, together with its founder Do Kwon, have agreed a provisional settlement Accusations of deceiving investors before the 2022 collapse of the TerraUSD stablecoin are addressed by the settlement The specifics of the settlement are yet unknown, according to court..
2 years ago

Sportradar Expands ad Programmatic Advertising with New Channels

Digital-out-of-home (DOOH) advertising screens and audio channels are two new additions to Sportradar's enhanced ad programmatic advertising technology Thanks to this improvement, sports bookmakers may now reach clients via two quickly expanding media channels Clients may interact with millions of fans via podcasts, streaming services, and..
2 years ago

Spotlight Sports Group Expands Racing Post with Global Smart View Launch

Bovada's operator, Harp Media BV, has been ordered by the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) to stop doing business in the state According to the MGCB, players from Michigan can access Bovadacom and Bovadalv without the required licensing It is alleged that Harp Media BV broke many gaming regulations in Michigan These consist of the Michigan..
2 years ago
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