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


Crypto.com CEO Predicts Bitcoin Selling Ahead of Halving

As the Bitcoin halving event looms closer, Cryptocom CEO Kris Marszalek remains cautiously optimistic about its impact on the market While acknowledging the potential for short-term selling volatility, Marszalek points to historical trends indicating positive long-term implications for Bitcoin's price following such network updates In a recent..
2 years ago

Hong Kong Approves Spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs

Hong Kong regulators have greenlit the launch of spot bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs), marking a significant step in the institutionalization of these major cryptocurrencies The move also hints at potential shifts in mainland China's stance on crypto, which has been restrictive since 2021 ChinaAMC, Harvest Global, and Bosera..
2 years ago

NCAA Managing Director Mark Hicks to Address Prop Bet Ban on Safe Bet Show

Mark Hicks, Managing Director of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), is slated to join Martin Lycka on the Safe Bet Show during the upcoming SBC Summit North America This appearance coincides with ongoing debates regarding the prohibition of individual prop bets on college athletes in the United States Set to air on Tuesday,..
2 years ago

Indiana Sports Betting Handle Tops $500 Million

A thorough overview of the gambling industry in the state is provided by the most recent report from the Indiana Gaming Commission, which includes information on tax receipts, wagering activity, and noteworthy contributions from businesses that have licenses The total amount of money won at casinos in March was $2234 million Of that amount,..
2 years ago

Tether to Launch Multi-Chain Tokenization Solution

Reputable stablecoin provider Tether is getting ready to debut its ground-breaking tokenization platform soon, with the goal of completely changing the cryptocurrency scene The CEO of Tether, Paolo Ardoino, announced on social media that this ground-breaking technology, which aims to democratize access to tokenization across several chains, is..
2 years ago

Worldcoin Stares Down $1M Penalties for Legal Breaches in Buenos Aires

Worldcoin, the pioneering biometric iris scanning digital ID venture, finds itself embroiled in a legal quagmire in the province of Buenos Aires Accusations of unfair contractual clauses and mishandling of user data have prompted government action, threatening the company with hefty fines exceeding $1 million Unfair Contracts and Privacy..
2 years ago

Bitcoin Halving Sparks Concerns of Crypto Price Decline, Says Former Bitmex CEO

Former Bitmex CEO Arthur Hayes has weighed in on the anticipated bitcoin halving, predicting a downturn in cryptocurrency prices in the near term In a recent Medium post, Hayes elaborated on his perspective, cautioning investors about potential market volatility surrounding the halving event Halving: A Double-Edged Sword While many view the..
2 years ago

Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW) Teams Up with Bitpanda for Crypto Custody

Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW), the top state-backed lender in Germany, has announced a ground-breaking collaboration with Bitpanda, an Austrian trading platform For LBBW, this partnership is a big step toward its foray into the bitcoin custody services market Through this strategic alliance, LBBW aims to offer an..
2 years ago

Solana Introduces Update to Tackle Network Congestion

A big software upgrade for Solana has been released by the developers with the intention of solving blockchain network congestion problems The v11731 upgrade is advised for widespread usage by MainnetBeta validators and is a move in the right direction to relieve persistent network congestion The most recent version, v11731, is the first of..
2 years ago

KPMG’s Study Suggests German Investors Embrace Crypto Boom Ahead of Bitcoin Halving

According to a recent KPMG report, investor interest in Germany's cryptocurrency sector has increased In line with the impending halving of Bitcoin, German investors are showing signs of reviving their excitement for the cryptocurrency space after a difficult spell More than 2,400 private cryptocurrency investors in the DACH area were polled..
2 years ago

IOC and UEFA Forge Path for Sports Betting Ahead of Major Events

A thorough workshop to promote cooperation between sports organizations and betting firms was held on April 11 at Olympic House in Lausanne in anticipation of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris and the 2024 UEFA EURO The aim was to align strategies, share knowledge, and enhance collaboration to provide efficient information dissemination prior to..
2 years ago

PropSwap and Harrah’s Gulf Coast Join Forces for Mississippi Sports Betting

PropSwap, a renowned player in the sports betting market, has inked a groundbreaking deal with Harrah’s Gulf Coast to expand sports betting options for golf enthusiasts in Mississippi This partnership marks a significant milestone in the realm of sports betting, promising an array of new opportunities for players The collaboration between..
2 years ago

GambetDC Hands Baton to FanDuel as D.C. Sports Betting’s New Chapter Begins

The official sportsbook of the Office of Lottery and Gaming (OLG) in Washington, DC, GambetDC, is getting ready to move its operations to FanDuel, marking a big change in the sports betting landscape in the nation's capital The much-awaited declaration states unequivocally that FanDuel will debut on April 15 and that GambetDC will shut down on..
2 years ago

Bitcoin Enters Euphoria Phase Despite Recent Correction Says Analytics Firm Glassnode

As per the latest on-chain measurements, Bitcoin (BTC) is still firmly in the "euphoria phase," as per the description provided by a blockchain analytics business, even after a recent market fall According to the most recent data from Glassnode, the price pullback of Bitcoin is rather mild when compared to prior cycles, suggesting that the..
2 years ago

Spanish Tennis Player Suspended for 15 Years by ITIA For Corruption Probe

Tennis player Cortes has made a startling admission: he admitted to 35 infractions of the ITIA Tennis Anti-Corruption Program (TACP) This admission throws light on his unlawful activities from 2016 to 2018 Cortes is charged with tampering with match results, taking bribes to sway outcomes, and failing to disclose dishonest solicitations In..
2 years ago

Hong Kong ETFs Targeting $25B from Chinese Investors

Hong Kong, a financial center of the world known for opportunity, is about to take the cryptocurrency space by storm The city expects a large increase in potential investment, especially from China, its neighbor and market leader, with its sights set on a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) A new age of investing is expected to begin with..
2 years ago

BlackRock’s ETF Surges Forward with New Ad Launch

Farside Investors data shows that BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) had a spike in inflows, accumulating $192 million as of April 11 With 266,587 Bitcoin, the spot Bitcoin ETF surge has outperformed rivals including Bitwise's Bitcoin ETF in particular Among the top 10 ETFs in terms of volume, IBIT caused a stir in the market on April 11..
2 years ago

MLB Star Shohei Ohtani’s Former Interpreter Charged with Bank Fraud in Alleged $16 Million Theft Scandal

Ippei Mizuhara, who once interpreted for MLB star Shohei Ohtani, is accused of financial fraud, a surprising discovery that has shocked the sports world The shocking revelation came from the Department of Justice, which charged Mizuhara with stealing more than $16 million from Ohtani in order to pay off his own gambling debts Martin Estrada,..
2 years ago

Dubai’s VARA Chief Aims to Ease Compliance Burden for Small Crypto Firms

In a bid to foster inclusivity within Dubai's burgeoning crypto landscape, Matthew White, CEO of Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), is exploring avenues to alleviate compliance costs for smaller players Speaking at Paris Blockchain Week, White articulated his commitment to tailoring regulations to accommodate all entities,..
2 years ago

FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Appeals Fraud Verdict

Sam Bankman-Fried, the creator of FTX, has filed an appeal against his conviction and sentence for fraud and conspiracy charges in the middle of a turbulent court struggle The action, which indicates a continuous challenge against the November ruling, is taken only hours before he is supposed to fulfill this obligation Bankman-Fried's..
2 years ago