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.

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Peter's latest articles

Bitfinex Hacker Turns Government Witness

Ilya Lichtenstein, once infamous for the 2016 Bitfinex cryptocurrency exchange hack, has become a cooperating witness for the US government His involvement in a substantial crypto laundering scheme alongside Heather Morgan, his partner, has taken a new direction as he assists in a trial focused on the Bitcoin Fog crypto mixing service This update..
2 years ago

Gemini Settles for Over $1 Billion in Customer Repayments

Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, has committed to reimbursing over $1 billion to participants of its now-closed Gemini Earn Program This move comes as part of a settlement with the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), following regulatory scrutiny The agreement, announced by the NYDFS on..
2 years ago

Wallstreet Giants Merrill Lynch and Wells Fargo Open Doors to Bitcoin ETFs

Wall Street's leading wealth managers, Merrill Lynch of Bank of America and Wells Fargo, have recently decided to facilitate the trading of spot Bitcoin ETFs for their brokerage account clients This move comes approximately eight weeks after the debut of these products on major US exchanges, responding to a surge in demand that has seen billions..
2 years ago

South Korea’s People Power Party Hits Pause on Crypto Regulation Overhaul

The People Power Party in South Korea has paused its plans to revise cryptocurrency regulations, putting a hold on proposals such as allowing local spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) This decision, as reported by Chosun Biz, stems from the difficulties in achieving consensus between the party, government, and financial regulators regarding..
2 years ago

SkyBridge Capital Predicts Bitcoin’s Soar to $200K by 2024

Anthony Scaramucci, the head of SkyBridge Capital, projects that Bitcoin could reach a value of $200,000 already within the year 2024 During an interview with CNBC, Scaramucci shared his insights, noting the pattern of significant price increases following Bitcoin's halving events These events, occurring approximately every four years, reduce the..
2 years ago

Bitcoin Hits $64,000 Targeting Historic All-Time High Pre-Halving

Bitcoin's value soared to $64,000, marking a momentous occasion as it matched its peak price from the bull run of 2021 This surge comes after a notable increase from $51,000 over the last two days Analysts attribute this rise to enthusiasm surrounding the Bitcoin ETF and the anticipation of the upcoming halving event The idea is that investors are..
2 years ago

Players Demand More from Crypto Gaming Tokens, Industry Leaders Say

In a recent discussion at the NFT Paris conference, Sébastien Borget, co-founder of The Sandbox, shared his perspective on the current state of crypto gaming, particularly focusing on the utility of tokens within games Borget noted, "Players have ‘lost patience’ with crypto gaming token incentivization mechanics that lack utility" This..
2 years ago

Crypto Exchange Kraken Unpacks SEC Lawsuit Alleging Unwarranted Authority Grab

Kraken has responded to a lawsuit filed by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by sharing insights on what it terms “the real story” behind the SEC's legal action After filing a motion to get the case dismissed last week, Kraken has issued a statement highlighting the importance of free speech and innovation in the realm of..
2 years ago

JPMorgan Views Bitcoin Halving and Ethereum Upgrade as Priced In

Global banking behemoth JPMorgan Chase has offered its thoughts on the variables that it believes will soon impact the price of cryptocurrencies The business indicated that the recent spike in well-known cryptocurrencies like bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) was mostly caused by a return of interest among individual investors The JPMorgan team,..
2 years ago

Bitcoin Soars Past $57,000, Market Value Hits $1.1 Trillion

On Monday, Bitcoin experienced a significant surge, touching the $57,000 mark This increase of 10% within 24 hours boosted Bitcoin's market value to $110 trillion, a height not seen since November 22, 2021 This period was closely following its all-time high of $69,000, suggesting a renewed interest and optimism in the digital currency..
2 years ago

Pantera Capital Predicts 12-24 Month Long Bull Market to Start in April

Pantera Capital, an American hedge fund with a focus on digital assets, recently shared an optimistic forecast for the cryptocurrency market, suggesting a potential upswing in the next 18-24 months In their latest Blockchain Letter, the firm outlines reasons for their positive outlook, highlighting key factors they believe will fuel the next..
2 years ago

Satoshi Nakamoto Early Emails Unveiled, Yet the Mystery Remains

Recently, some intriguing emails between Adam Back, a crypto pioneer, and the elusive Satoshi Nakamoto surfaced, thanks to Pete Rizzo, a known figure in the Bitcoin history scene These emails take us back to the dawn of Bitcoin in 2008 and 2009, offering a peek into the early brainstorming sessions that helped shape the cryptocurrency we know..
2 years ago

Why Bitcoin Outperforms Companies in Capital Inflows, According to Michael Saylor

Michael Saylor, the executive chairman and co-founder of MicroStrategy, recently shared his insights on Bitcoin (BTC) during a Bloomberg interview with Katie Greifeld, emphasizing its potential to attract investments away from conventional assets like gold and real estate According to Saylor, Bitcoin's emergence as a leading asset class, with a..
2 years ago

ECB Maintains Bitcoin’s Value at Zero in New Report – Crypto Community Counters with “Bitcoin Will Outlive the Euro”

European Central Bank (ECB) officials recently expressed skepticism about Bitcoin's (BTC) status as a valuable financial asset, despite the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approving a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) for the leading cryptocurrency The ECB, which serves as the central bank for the European Union countries that..
2 years ago

WPT Global: A New Chapter in Online Poker

When it comes to online poker, the recently launched WPT Global is already rising up to become a serious contender, aiming to redefine the online poker rankings Stemming from the prestigious World Poker Tour (WPT), this venture is setting its sights on overtaking industry leaders like PokerStars and GGPoker Its ambitions are clear and it can soon..
2 years ago

Retail Investors Stirring Up the Crypto Pot, JPMorgan Observes

JPMorgan just dropped the word: retail investors are the ones lighting up the crypto market rally this February They're getting all geared up for a trio of big crypto moments coming up We're talking about the Bitcoin halving, Ethereum's next big update (the Dencun upgrade), and everyone's on the edge of their seat to see if the SEC gives the..
2 years ago

Reddit IPO Filing Reveals Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Polygon Holdings

Reddit has officially entered the cryptocurrency market, as detailed in its recent Initial Public Offering (IPO) submission to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) On February 22, the social networking giant disclosed its holdings in major cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Polygon (MATIC) This move is part of..
2 years ago

Holding Pattern Suggests Bitcoin’s Top is Far Off

According to CryptoQuant's co-founder and chief executive Ki Young Ju, Bitcoin still has a considerable distance to cover before it reaches its cycle peak His assessment comes from looking at a specific Bitcoin metric that suggests a significant portion of Bitcoin's market is in a holding pattern Ki Young Ju highlights that 63% of Bitcoin's..
2 years ago

Circle to End USDC Operations on Tron Blockchain by 2025

Circle has decided to cease support for its USD Coin (USDC) on the Tron blockchain, marking a significant shift in its operations This decision underscores Circle's ongoing effort to ensure USDC remains a reliable and secure digital currency Starting now, the company will no longer mint USDC on Tron, with plans to completely withdraw support by..
2 years ago

MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Investment: Why Selling Isn’t in the Cards

In a recent Bloomberg TV interview, Michael Saylor, the Executive Chairman of MicroStrategy, expressed his unwavering stance on not selling the company's bitcoin holdings Despite the substantial profits MicroStrategy has garnered from its bitcoin investments, Saylor sees no merit in divesting from what he considers the leading digital asset Since..
2 years ago
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