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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  • Crypto
  • Poker
  • iGaming
  • Casino

Peter's latest articles

@Xpayments Account Surfaces on Elon Musk’s X – What Does It Mean?

On January 19, an "X Payments" account surfaced on social media platform X, seemingly another step in Elon Musk's company's ongoing efforts to operate a peer-to-peer payments service as he continues to secure money transmitter licenses throughout the United States Musk has always been keen to transform X into a key player in global financial..
2 years ago

Bitcoin Faces Downward Pressure as Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Investors Exit Post-ETF Launch

After the recent launch of spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs), Bitcoin (BTC) experiences a sharp decline, falling more than 15% According to a study report released by the banking behemoth JPMorgan (JPM), during this market move, almost $15 billion has been taken out of the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) Leading analysts, Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou..
2 years ago

2023 Shows a Shift in Crypto Crime Trends, Chainalysis Reports

In 2023, illicit cryptocurrency transactions fell to $242 billion, marking a significant decrease from $396 billion in 2022 This data, revealed in a new report by blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis, indicates a changing trend in the volume and nature of illegal crypto activities Shift in Crypto Crime Landscape The year saw a notable shift in..
2 years ago

Is BlackRock’s New Tactic in Crypto Advertising Tempting Baby Boomers into Bitcoin?

BlackRock has recently launched its advertising campaign for the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT), notably targeting wealthy baby boomers This is different from the usual tech-heavy and jargon-filled crypto ads, positioning BlackRock distinctively in the market A Different Kind of Crypto Ad BlackRock's new ad takes a notably different path..
2 years ago

Woo Network Secures $9 Million Funding to Boost Liquidity on WOO X Exchange

With the help of both current and future market makers on its WOO X exchange, Woo Network has successfully concluded a $9 million investment round, demonstrating its dedication to improving liquidity The financing is intended to drive increases in liquidity throughout the platform's many marketplaces Woo Co-founder Jack Tan recently shared his..
2 years ago

Trump Promises to Block Digital Currency to “Protect Americans from Government Tyranny”

During a recent campaign speech in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, former President and current United States presidential candidate Donald Trump passionately declared his opposition to the concept of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) In his speech, he expressed strong concerns about the potential risks and governmental overreach associated with..
2 years ago

Ethereum’s Dencun Upgrade Hits a Snag on Goerli Testnet

In the cryptocurrency world, excitement was high as Ethereum's much-awaited Dencun update made its debut on the Goerli testnet But the launch hit an unanticipated roadblock when it didn't conclude in the allotted amount of time According to blockchain statistics, the update was released at 6:32 UTC, however it was unable to reach..
2 years ago

Morgan Stanley Predicts Bitcoin and CBDCs can Challenge the Dollar

Prominent investment firm Morgan Stanley's experts have said in a ground-breaking analysis that Central firm Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and Bitcoin (BTC) may become strong competitors to the US dollar's hegemony The paper explores the changing dynamics of the world currency market, emphasizing the possible change brought about by the rise of..
2 years ago

Gulf Binance CEO Announces Launch of Binance Thailand

Binance Thailand, a joint venture between Binance and Gulf Innova, a Gulf Energy Development subsidiary, has officially started trading operations today The new crypto exchange, led by CEO Nirun Fuwattananukul, aims to revolutionize the Thai digital asset market Fuwattananukul expressed gratitude for the launch, noting the extensive planning and..
2 years ago

PokerStars Overhauls Rewards Program for 2024

PokerStars has announced major changes to its Rewards Program set to take effect in 2024 The overhaul aims to enhance the poker experience by ensuring players are valued more transparently and fairly for their play frequency and volume The most notable change is the removal of Weekly Poker Challenges PokerStars found that these challenges were..
2 years ago

Tether’s USDT Stablecoin Under Scrutiny Between Surging Scams in Asia

The USDT stablecoin from Tether is gaining attention due to its association with an increase in fraudulent activities in Asia, as per a recent study by the UN office on drugs and crime Stablecoins have become a favorite weapon of crime syndicates, especially in Southeast Asia where illicit online gaming services are thriving Stablecoins are..
2 years ago

GameStop Retreats from Crypto, Shuts NFT Market

GameStop, once a major player in the gaming retail industry, has decided to close its NFT marketplace which launched in July of 2022 This move, effective from February 2, marks the end of the company's venture into the cryptocurrency space The closure is attributed to the "continuing regulatory uncertainty of the crypto space," mirroring the..
2 years ago

Bitcoin Approved, Ethereum in Question at SEC

Gary Gensler, the SEC Chair, is being cautious on Ethereum as expressed during a CNBC interview, particularly in the context of approving a spot Ethereum ETF This comes against the backdrop of the SEC's recent approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs, which were accepted due to Bitcoin's status as a non-security commodity token While Bitcoin has been..
2 years ago

Nike’s .Swoosh Expands into Video Game Fashion

Nike's Swoosh, a division dedicated to digital wearables which launched last year, has shared its plans to expand into video game fashion This move includes the introduction of a new line, "Nike In-Game Wearables," designed for virtual use within video games This initiative focuses on the excitement of collecting and personal expression, rather..
2 years ago

SEC Confirms No System Breach After X Account Hack

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) official X (formerly Twitter) account, @SECgov, got hacked on Tuesday showing a fake announcement about the approval of several spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications The SEC has since confirmed that their systems and devices were not compromised during this incident The false tweet..
2 years ago

Coinbase and Yellow Card Partner to Expand Crypto Access in Africa

The top US-based cryptocurrency exchange platform, Coinbase, has announced a ground-breaking partnership with Yellow Card, a well-known stablecoin exchange in Africa, as part of a calculated effort to increase its worldwide reach The objective of this program is to provide millions of users throughout Africa with access to well-known dollar-pegged..
2 years ago

SEC Presses Ripple As Legal Battle Escalates Over Document Production

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is stepping up its legal action against Ripple, which is a big milestone To far, the SEC has filed a motion in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, requesting that Ripple produce particular documents pertaining to its enforcement activity In its lawsuit from..
2 years ago

Bitcoin ETFs Launch 15 Years After Hal Finney’s Historic Tweet

Hal Finney, the renowned cypherpunk, made history with his tweet "Running bitcoin" on Jan 11, 2009 This was the beginning of a new era as he became the first individual, after Satoshi Nakamoto, to interact with Bitcoin by downloading and running its software Finney, who passed away in August 2014, played a pivotal role in Bitcoin's early..
2 years ago

Cryptocurrency Advocacy Group Emerges Ahead of U.S. Election

Unexpectedly, "The Cedar Innovation Foundation," a relatively unknown lobbying group focused on cryptocurrency, has emerged with ambitions to support digital assets ahead of the next US presidential election, according to CNBC The Cedar Innovation Foundation was formed in Delaware in April, but not much is known about it Even though it doesn't..
2 years ago

U.S. Markets to See Spot Bitcoin ETFs After SEC Approval

On January 10, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) gave the green light for multiple spot Bitcoin ETFs, a major move in the crypto world This decision allows these ETFs to be listed on major US exchanges, including the Nasdaq, NYSE, and CBOE Starting from 9 am on January 11, these ETFs will begin trading at the CBOE, which is a..
2 years ago
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