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

Mercari to Launch BTC Payment Feature in Japan in June

Mercari, a major e-commerce platform in Japan, is set to revolutionize its payment system by introducing Bitcoin (BTC) as a payment option starting June This move allows customers to both pay for products and engage in buying and selling Bitcoin using the proceeds from their sales on the platform The online marketplace, known for its vast user..
2 years ago

Bitcoin Becomes Unit of Account in Prospera, Honduras

Prospera, a Honduran city, has recently embraced Bitcoin, using it as a unit of account This groundbreaking decision allows for tax payments and financial obligations to be calculated in Bitcoin This move is significant, especially since Bitcoin was recognized as legal tender in the city from 2022 Jorge Colindres, the General Secretary of..
2 years ago

Misleading Tweet Sparks False Reports on Bitcoin ETF Approval

The recent false story about the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approving Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) highlights the risks of misinformation in the digital age This incident started with a misleading tweet from the SEC's official account, which was quickly picked up by various news sources, including Cointelegraph,..
2 years ago

Yat Siu Shares His Blueprint for a Web3 Future in New Essay

In an era where digital content shapes our lives, Yat Siu, the chairman of Animoca Brands, offers his perspective His thoughts, originally shared on January 7 in a 2024 essay, venture into the transformative power of Web3 technologies and digital identity Siu's vision goes beyond the current state of the internet, proposing a future where..
2 years ago

SEC Chairperson Gary Gensler Issues Stark Warning to Crypto Investors

The head of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, has issued a dire warning to anybody investing in cryptocurrencies via social media In a thorough three-part discussion on platform X, Gensler emphasizes the importance of being vigilant in the unstable cryptocurrency market Gensler's first warning is centered on the..
2 years ago

No Online Poker for Delaware Players For Now

Although Delaware's online gaming scene is set for a change, online poker enthusiasts will have to wait a bit longer for their favorite game Recently, Rush Street Interactive (RSI) took over as the state's sole online gaming provider from 888Holdings, which had been offering services in Delaware since 2013 However, RSI's current lineup doesn't..
2 years ago

BlackRock Plans 3% Workforce Cut as Bitcoin ETF Deadline Approaches

BlackRock, the world's leading asset management firm, is gearing up for an organizational restructuring The company plans to cut around 3% of its global workforce, which translates to approximately 600 employees This move, reportedly imminent, aligns with BlackRock's strategic adjustments and recent performance metrics The decision coincides..
2 years ago

Ex-SEC Official Warns Against Bitcoin ETF Approval

John Reed Stark, an ex-SEC investigator and cybersecurity expert, recently expressed strong criticism of the potential SEC approval for spot Bitcoin ETFs He took to social media on January 7 to voice his concerns, categorizing Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as tools primarily used for criminal activities Stark, who led the SEC's Office of..
2 years ago

Dennis Kelleher Warns SEC Against Bitcoin ETF Approval

Dennis Kelleher, the CEO of Better Markets, a nonprofit organization, has come out to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with a strong message He advises the regulatory body against greenlighting a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) On January 5, in a letter to SEC secretary Vanessa Countryman, Kelleher expressed his..
2 years ago

Why Thursday, January 11 Could Be Historical for Bitcoin

The anticipation for Thursday, January 11, is mounting in the financial world, with many eyes on the potential impact on Bitcoin's price This date could mark a pivotal moment for the cryptocurrency, depending on the decision of the US financial watchdog regarding the approval of a Bitcoin ETF Eric Balchunas, a Bloomberg market analyst, has been..
2 years ago

Investment Firm VanEck Backs Bitcoin with ETF Profit Pledge

VanEck, a leading investment firm, has committed to donating a portion of its profits from its proposed Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) to support Bitcoin development This announcement comes as the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reviews VanEck's application for the Bitcoin ETF, along with several others from major financial..
2 years ago

Final Filings Suggest Imminent Approval of U.S. Bitcoin ETFs

Major US exchanges have recently submitted their final Bitcoin ETF application filings This move suggests a growing confidence among these exchanges that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will soon approve the first US spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) These filings, known as 19b-4, were submitted by prominent financial..
2 years ago

BitMEX Founder Arthur Hayes Issues Cautious Warning on Bitcoin Price

The man of BitMEX, Arthur Hayes, made a gloomy forecast about the future of Bitcoin (BTC) in a blog post that was published on January 5 Renowned bitcoin analyst Hayes predicts that the anticipated increases in the year-to-date value of Bitcoin will cause a 20% to 30% correction in the price of the cryptocurrency by March 2024 He even goes so far..
2 years ago

Negreanu Rebounds from 2023 with $218K Win in PGT Series Opener

Daniel Negreanu has made a strong start to 2024, winning over $218,000 in the PGT Last Chance series' Event #1 This achievement comes just a few days after he revealed his losses of over $22 million in 2023 through a video Negreanu's recent win in the $10,100 NLHE event is his biggest since his Super High Roller Bowl victory in October 2022, where..
2 years ago

South Korea Plans to Restrict Cryptocurrency Purchases with Credit Cards

The Financial Services Commission (FSC) of South Korea is debating amending the nation's credit financing rules The idea seeks to outlaw the use of credit cards by locals to buy cryptocurrencies The action is being taken in response to concerns raised by the FSC over possible illicit outflows and money laundering related to South Korean nationals..
2 years ago

ASA Upholds Complaint Against Buzz Bingo Halloween Ad on Facebook

A complaint filed against Buzz Bingo for a Halloween-themed commercial that ran on its Facebook page in October 2023 has been upheld by a recent Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) verdict The lone complaint questioned whether the advertisement's kid-friendly cartoon images violated advertising regulations The..
2 years ago

Bitcoin Faces Potential Correction in ETF Approval Anticipation

On-chain analytics platform CryptoQuant is issuing a warning as the cryptocurrency world waits for possible approval for spot-based Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) this month The platform indicates in a recent research study that the much-anticipated clearance might lead to a correction in Bitcoin, so transforming..
2 years ago

Jim Cramer Takes A Firm Stand on Bitcoin’s Longevity

Jim Cramer, a well-known financial analyst, has said categorically that "You can't kill Bitcoin," demonstrating his steadfast faith in the resilience of the cryptocurrency Cramer, who is renowned for his frank analysis of the financial world, praised Bitcoin (BTC) as a "technological marvel" that has persevered through many setbacks to establish..
2 years ago

Michael Saylor Starts Selling $216M in MicroStrategy Stock Options

Michael Saylor, the executive chairman of MicroStrategy, has started selling a portion of his stock options in the company, valued at $216 million This move was detailed in a recent filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission Saylor is set to sell 310,000 stock option awards that were given to him in 2014 and are due to expire this..
2 years ago

Bitcoin’s Uphill Trend Defies Traditional Bubble Notions

Prominent macroeconomist Lyn Alden claims that Bitcoin (BTC) is bucking the conventional bubble narrative and is becoming more accepted by financial organizations Alden discusses the historical price swings of Bitcoin over the last 15 years in an interview with Peter McCormack on the What Bitcoin Did podcast He emphasizes a persistent rising..
2 years ago
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