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

Shohei Ohtani’s Funds Funneled Through Vegas and California Casinos

The complex network of transactions purportedly arranged by Ippei Mizuhara, who is charged with stealing $16 million from Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, has come to light in recent reports The workings of Mizuhara's alleged plot are revealed by insiders close to the operation, as ESPN reported Mizuhara reportedly transferred $500,000..
2 years ago

DraftKings Claims Victory in Hermalyn Legal Dispute

Much attention has been focused on the recent decision rendered in the DraftKings Hermalyn litigation by the United States District Court of Massachusetts In a landmark decision, the court ruled in favor of DraftKings and issued an injunction against Michael Hermalyn, the former employee of DraftKings who is presently the president, vice..
2 years ago

Ripple Collaborates with $1.2 Billion Firm for XRPL Advancement

To provide supply chain financing solutions based on the XRP Ledger to the Japanese market, HashKey DX, a branch of HashKey Group with headquarters in Tokyo, and leading payments company Ripple have formed a strategic alliance Ripple is going to work with SBI Holdings, a well-known financial services firm in Japan, in addition to HashKey DX..
2 years ago

Cryptocurrency Money Laundering Risks Highlighted by UK Treasury

The latest report from the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) highlights growing concerns surrounding money laundering risks within the cryptocurrency, banking, and asset management sectors According to the document titled "Anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing," the FCA intensified its scrutiny between 2022 and 2023,..
2 years ago

US Authorities Probe Crypto Activities Linked to Jack Dorsey

According to NBC News, federal prosecutors are looking into possible compliance violations at Block Inc The company's two main subsidiaries, Square and Cash App, are the focus of the investigation There have been allegations of inadequate consumer data collection for risk assessment and transaction processing involving sanctioned nations Deals..
2 years ago

UK Gambling Sector to Roll Out Interim Voluntary Code for Customer Checks

The gaming industry is implementing a temporary voluntary code to expedite expenditure audits in advance of the upcoming affordability assessments that will be led by the UK Gambling Commission and the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) The Racing Post said that the revised "Code on Customer Checks" will be released on Wednesday The interim code,..
2 years ago

NYC Woman Receives 18-Year Term for Bitcoin Terrorism Funding

Victoria Jacobs, also known as Bakhrom Talipov, aged 44, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison by a New York State court jury The verdict, delivered by the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, marks a significant milestone in the fight against terrorism financing facilitated through cryptocurrency According to a press release from the..
2 years ago

Nigerian Central Bank Halts New Accounts to Combat Crypto Trading

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed well-known fintech companies, such as Moniepoint, Palmpay, Opay, and Kuda, to halt the establishment of new accounts in a move that suggests increased regulatory scrutiny According to Techcabal, a Nigerian news site, this instruction highlights the rising worries over the role that fintech platforms..
2 years ago

BitMEX Report Reveals Dominance of Unknown Entity Which Controls 47% of Bitcoin Hashrate

A substantial amount of the network's hashrate is allegedly being accumulated by a single company, raising worries about the centralization of Bitcoin mining activities These recent findings support these fears Concerns over the decentralized philosophy behind Bitcoin have been raised by a study claiming that one group owns almost half of the..
2 years ago

Poll Shows Texans Favor Casinos, Online Sports Betting, Stadium Debate

In the corridors of the Texas Legislature, the debate over gambling continues to simmer, with divergent views shaping public opinion A recent poll conducted by the Texas Hispanic Policy Foundation (TXHPF) sheds light on the sentiments of Texans regarding the legalization of gambling activities across the state The survey, which canvassed 1,600..
2 years ago

Mobile Sports Betting Legislation Hits Dead End in Mississippi

Despite efforts from both the House and Senate, Mississippi's bid to legalize mobile sports betting hit a roadblock as negotiators failed to push forward a final proposal This setback leaves the state lagging behind the 30 others where mobile sports betting is already legal Earlier in the legislative session, both chambers passed versions of..
2 years ago

Bitwise CIO Ponders U.S. Stablecoin Bill’s Influence on Bitcoin ETFs

In a recent note to clients, Matt Hougan of Bitwise delves into the potential repercussions of stablecoin regulations, suggesting that they could eclipse the impact of Bitcoin ETFs Hougan highlights various indicators hinting at the imminent unveiling of a regulatory framework for fiat-pegged cryptocurrencies in the United States Notably, the..
2 years ago

Ohio Regulators Deliberate ‘Use or Lose’ Rule for Sports Betting Licenses

In a recent development, the Ohio Casino Control Commission has announced plans to amend the state's sports betting licensing regulations, introducing stricter measures for license holders Under the proposed amendment, license holders would face limitations on reapplying for a license if they fail to launch sports betting during their current..
2 years ago

Uzbekistan Opens Doors to Legalized Online Betting and Lotteries

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan has ushered in a transformative decree on April 19 titled “On Measures to Improve the Regulation of the Organization and Conduct of Lotteries and Risk-Based Games in the Republic of Uzbekistan” This decree marks a significant shift in the country's stance on gambling, abolishing the ban effective..
2 years ago

Bitcoin Miner Nets $200K For Verifying Bitcoin Block

A single Bitcoin miner accomplished an incredible achievement by defeating the odds and solving a Bitcoin block, taking home the whole 3125 Bitcoin block reward, which is almost $200,000 Software developer and owner of the solo mining pool "ckpool," Con Kolivas, revealed the ground-breaking accomplishment on April 28 Kolivas said that the..
2 years ago

Hong Kong ETF Trading Commences Despite US ETH Security Speculation

Hong Kong issuers of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are unfazed by regulatory actions that the US is considering that might label Ether as a security Wayne Huang of OSL Digital Securities and Zhu Haokang of China Asset Management fielded questions on the new investment products at a press conference held before to the launch of spot crypto ETFs..
2 years ago

MicroStrategy’s $7.8m Purchase Elevates Bitcoin Holdings to 214,400 BTC

MicroStrategy, a prominent figure in the realm of cryptocurrency, remains steadfast in its pursuit of expanding its Bitcoin holdings, as indicated by its recent quarterly report MicroStrategy's latest quarterly report highlights its ongoing investment in Bitcoin, with an injection of an additional $78 million This move has elevated the..
2 years ago

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Approves Fanatics and Caesars’ New Authentication Methods

An important shift in the state's gambling environment occurred on April 29 when the Massachusetts Gaming Commission overwhelmingly decided to approve the introduction of other authentication methods for account creation by the major sports betting companies, Fanatics and Caesars Because of cybersecurity concerns, the details of the other..
2 years ago

Crypto Emerges as ‘Debasement Hedge’ for Institutional Investors Says KPMG

Renowned accounting company KPMG releases data showing rising investor interest in cryptocurrencies as a safeguard against central banks devaluing fiat currencies Financial service providers have adopted cryptocurrency asset services at a notable rate of growth, according to a new KPMG analysis on the Canadian sector According to the report,..
2 years ago

FTX and Voyager Digital Reach $450 Million Settlement

An important step forward has been made when a judge approved a request allowing debtors representing the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX to complete a $450 million deal with the insolvent company Voyager Digital Previously in 2022, FTX US won the bidding war for Voyager Digital Assets In a petition made on April 29 in the United States..
2 years ago
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