Peter Siu

Peter Siu

iGaming.org Editor/Team Leader
Peter is a former poker-pro, turned crypto enthusiast with 8+ years’ experience in operational roles dealing with all online gaming verticals within large iGaming companies, including Flutter and Entain. Now an expert in the field of Sports Betting, Casino, iGaming, and Poker, he is our team leader and editor. When not working, Peter can be found in the gym or playing sports like football, tennis and more recently padel.

EXPERTISE

  • Crypto
  • Poker
  • iGaming
  • Casino

Peter's latest articles

Bitcoin Supply Crunch Predicted Post-Halving

Following Bitcoin's latest halving event, Bitfinex analysts predict a big shift in market dynamics, projecting that demand for the cryptocurrency could outpace its supply by up to five times The halving process has reduced the mining reward from 625 to 3125 BTC per block, leading to a decreased daily addition of new Bitcoin into circulation,..
2 years ago

The Human Rights Foundation Celebrates Hal Finney with Freedom Prize Award

The Human Rights Foundation recently inaugurated the Finney Freedom Prize to honor individuals making significant contributions to the development of Bitcoin The award is named after Hal Finney, a pioneering computer scientist and privacy advocate instrumental in the early days of Bitcoin Sadly, Finney passed away in 2014 from ALS, but his legacy..
2 years ago

Bitcoin Halving Occurs At 00:09 UTC, Brings Spike in Transaction Fees

Bitcoin's fourth halving occurred early Saturday, marking a pivotal moment in the blockchain's history Yet, it wasn't the expected change in Bitcoin's price that captured attention Instead, it was the dramatic increase in transaction fees that became the day's most notable event The halving, a regular event that reduces the rewards miners..
2 years ago

Norway’s Energy Minister Critiques Bitcoin Mining, Daniel Batten Responds

Norway recently enacted legislation requiring all data centers within its borders to officially register, including those operated by Bitcoin miners This move introduces mandatory disclosure of ownership details and the types of digital services provided by these facilities Norway is the first country in Europe to implement such comprehensive..
2 years ago

Binance Academy Launches Blockchain Courses with European Universities

Binance Academy has announced new collaborations with top European educational institutions to provide university-accredited courses on blockchain and Web3 technologies This initiative, in partnership with the Prague University of Economics and Business, the European Business Institute in Luxembourg, and ESCP Business School, aims to enhance..
2 years ago

Get Ready for the NFL Rivals Bench Press Finale

Mythical Games has launched Part 4: Bench Press, the concluding segment of their Combine Program for NFL Rivals, an officially licensed arcade sports game This final phase began on April 11th and will continue until April 25th During these two weeks, NFL Rivals players have the opportunity to acquire new player cards that highlight outstanding..
2 years ago

South Korean Won Leads in Global Crypto Trading

The South Korean won has overtaken the US dollar as the primary currency in global cryptocurrency trading Research from Kaiko indicates that in the first quarter of 2024, transactions using the Korean won on centralized cryptocurrency exchanges amounted to $456 billion This narrowly surpassed the $445 billion traded in US dollars This shift in..
2 years ago

Bitcoin Miner CEOs Anticipate Mergers, Remain Bullish Despite Halving Uncertainty

According to a new study report by brokerage company Bernstein, CEOs are hopeful despite the obstacles faced by miners due to significant market movements as the Bitcoin halving event draws near This year has been difficult for bitcoin miners because of the focus on spot Bitcoin and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which has caused "retail..
2 years ago

Bitcoin Slumped But Recovers as Geopolitical Tensions Escalate

The recent geopolitical tensions between Iran and Israel, leading to a drone strike on April 13, have sent ripples through the global markets, affecting even the cryptocurrency sector The impact was immediately felt as Bitcoin's value plunged over 8% to $61,514 following the attack This decline is part of a broader downturn that started the day..
2 years ago

Winklevoss Twins Make Major Bitcoin Investment in Real Bedford FC

Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, the entrepreneurs behind the cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, have invested $45 million in Bitcoin into Real Bedford Football Club The transaction, managed by Winklevoss Capital, marks another step in the club's future developments and materializing its Premier League ambitions In December of 2021, Peter McCormack,..
2 years ago

How the US Became the World’s Largest Bitcoin Holder

The US government has amassed the largest stash of Bitcoin compared to any other nation, with its holdings valued at around $147 billion This positions the US just slightly below MicroStrategy, a significant player in the cryptocurrency space with 214,246 BTC valued at $148 billion, according to data from Arkham In addition to Bitcoin, the US..
2 years ago

Discover the Next Level of Web3 Entertainment: Imaginary Ones x Animoca Brands

TodayAnimoca Brands announced a new project with Imaginary Ones, a creative powerhouse in the Web3 entertainment and IP sector This collaboration aims to harness Animoca Brands' deep expertise in digital property rights and its resources to sculpt the token economics for Imaginary Ones, design an innovative airdrop campaign, and provide strategic..
2 years ago

CFPB Investigates into Crypto Gaming

The most recent report from the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) was released, demonstrating the agency's close examination of financial transactions on online gambling platforms This monitoring is consistent with its responsibility to protect consumers in the financial markets throughout different industries The CFPB notes in the..
2 years ago

Bitcoin Halving Faces Seasonal Market Slowdown, Says Coinbase

As the cryptocurrency community braces for the Bitcoin halving event anticipated to take place on April 20 or 21, Coinbase has offered insights into potential challenges and market expectations According to the cryptocurrency exchange, the halving is eyed by many as a potential catalyst for a price increase However, it occurs during what Coinbase..
2 years ago

How China’s Bitcoin Miners Turned Green – Daniel Batten Reports

Daniel Batten, Managing Partner at CH4 Capital and a respected voice on the environmental sustainability of Bitcoin, in his latest research "The surprising story of Chinese Bitcoin mining", provides an eye-opening and perhaps surprising look into Bitcoin mining in China It is not what many of us thought it would be There is still plenty of mining..
2 years ago

Aram Oganyan Wins WPT Voyage and Takes Home $214,245

Aram Oganyan has just won his first World Poker Tour (WPT) title aboard the WPT Voyage after a competitive four-day event He secured the top prize of $214,245, which includes an entry to the 2024 WPT World Championship in Las Vegas, and earned his spot on the Mike Sexton WPT Champions Cup Expressing his joy, Oganyan said, “I feel amazing This..
2 years ago

Sweet Partners with Slotegrator

Slotegrator has announced a new collaboration, this time with Sweet, a newcomer in the online crypto casino market The partnership is an important development in the integration of gambling with decentralized finance (DeFi), offering a novel approach to digital gambling platforms Sweet, the online casino in focus, provides its users with an..
2 years ago

Nine Chronicles M NFTs to Debut in Japan via Animoca Brands

Today, Animoca Brands Japan, part of the Animoca Brands family, revealed its latest venture aimed at nurturing the growth of international Web3 projects within Japan This effort kicks off with a focus on 'Nine Chronicles M', a blockchain game with a global player base Starting April 3, 2024, fans will have the chance to buy and trade "De:..
2 years ago

Deribit Chooses Dubai for New Headquarters Following VARA Approval

Today, Deribit FZE, a leading name in the world of crypto derivative options, announced a key development from its Dubai office The company has successfully obtained a conditional Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license from Dubai's Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) This license allows for both spot and derivatives trading However,..
2 years ago

Why It’s Easy to Convince People to Buy BTC in a Debt Crisis – Mike Novogratz

In the face of a mounting US national debt, Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz has sounded the alarm on the dire need for fiscal reforms Through a series of social media posts on X last week, Novogratz highlighted the urgency of addressing the nation's financial woes, which, according to him, bolster the appeal of bitcoin and similar assets With..
2 years ago
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