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

Raoul Pal Reveals XRP Bet Amidst Legal Battle Fallout

Former executive at Goldman Sachs, Raoul Pal, has made public his recent investment in XRP, the digital asset at the heart of the legal dispute between Ripple and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the United States Speaking with lawyer John Deaton, Pal—who is presently the CEO of Real Vision—gave details about his approach to..
2 years ago

Circle CEO Predicts Explosive Growth for Stablecoins

The CEO of Circle, Jeremy Allaire, is upbeat about stablecoins' future and predicts substantial growth in the upcoming years In a recent interview with CNBC Television, Allaire emphasized how stablecoins' contemporary traits are acting as impetuses for the industry's exponential growth, which is being driven by the growing need for digital..
2 years ago

El Salvador to Launch World’s First Bitcoin Bonds on Bitfinex Securities

El Salvador, under the leadership of pro-crypto President Nayib Bukele, is about to launch the first Bitcoin bonds globally A drop in Bitcoin prices caused the issuance, which was originally scheduled for an early 2022 debut, to be postponed The innovative financial product known as Bitcoin bonds are scheduled to trade on Bitfinex Securities,..
2 years ago

BlackRock Adjusts Bitcoin ETF Plan, Includes Fiat Option

BlackRock has updated its application to launch a spot Bitcoin ETF in the US, introducing a significant change Now, Wall Street banks can create shares using fiat currency, not just cryptocurrencies To participate, these banks need to become authorized participants (APs) This adjustment enables regulated US banks, who are restricted from..
2 years ago

Palau’s Stablecoin Pilot Completes Successful First Run

In a recent report, the Republic of Palau has announced the successful completion of the first phase of its stablecoin pilot This pilot, involving the palau stablecoin (PSC), marks a step forward in the country's exploration of digital currency solutions The initiative, launched in June 2023, engaged 200 volunteers and utilized Ripple Ledger..
2 years ago

Donald Trump NFTs Surge in Value with New ‘Mugshot Edition’ Launch

Donald Trump has launched a new NFT collection named the "Mugshot Edition," priced at $99 each This collection, drawing inspiration from Trump's legal challenges, has led to a significant increase in the value of his previously released NFTs Trump's entry into the NFT space began last year with the debut of his Trump Digital Collectible Cards,..
2 years ago

C1 Secondaries Fund Eyes Crypto Investments Between Bullish Trends

With an impressive $500 million in assets, C1 Secondaries Fund is putting itself in a position to invest in top cryptocurrency companies while the markets continue to move in a favorable direction The firm is considering possible investments from well-known companies including Chainalysis and Animoca Brands C1 Secondaries Fund, based in Silicon..
2 years ago

Galaxy Digital CEO Disputes Jamie Dimon’s Bitcoin Critique

Mike Novogratz, the CEO of Galaxy Digital, has strongly objected to recent remarks made about bitcoin by Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Declaring that he would ban cryptocurrencies since they are mostly used for illegal purposes, Dimon made this declaration Novogratz expressed his disapproval of Dimon's position, pointing out that Dimon has..
2 years ago

APT Hanoi Billions 2023 Cancelled Abruptly – Main Event Not Played Out – UPDATES HERE

In what was considered a milestone event for poker in South East Asia and a festive celebration of a great year for the Asian Poker Tour breaking many records and a successful relaunch of the APT brand in its "new era" ended in an anticlimax The Asian Poker Tour (APT) Hanoi Billions series, held at the National Convention Centre, announced amidst..
2 years ago

Societe Generale Sets Sail with Euro Stablecoin on Bitstamp

One of the biggest banks in France, Societe Generale, made a bold move by entering the stablecoin space, which has a big impact on conventional finance (TradFi) According to reports, the bank has introduced the EUR ConVertible, a Euro-pegged stablecoin, on Bitstamp, a cryptocurrency exchange located in Luxembourg Because it is the first..
2 years ago

Brazil’s G20 Presidency to Focus on CBDC Benefits

Brazil, as the new president of the Group of Twenty (G20), is set to focus on the potential of digital currencies in enhancing global financial systems Roberto Campos Neto, the president of the Central Bank of Brazil, is leading this initiative He believes digital currencies could significantly reduce the costs of international transactions Brazil..
2 years ago

Elon Musk’s X Ramps Up with Money Transmitter Licenses while X.AI Targets Billion Dollar Equity

Elon Musk, known for leading Tesla, is making big moves forward in both the social media and artificial intelligence sectors with his companies X and XAI Starting with X, Musk’s foray into social media, the company has recently acquired 12 money transmitter licenses across various US states, including Arizona, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland,..
2 years ago

Cryptocurrency Adoption Rising in Economies with Currency Challenges

Bitcoin (BTC) and other digital assets are increasingly being recognized as a viable store of value worldwide, according to the European Central Bank (ECB) In a recent report, the ECB examines the factors that are encouraging the adoption of digital assets, particularly in emerging and developing economies (EMDEs) A growing reliance on digital..
2 years ago

Binance Founder CZ’s Plea Acknowledged, Travel Privileges Await Judge’s Verdict

Recently, Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, the creator of Binance, entered a guilty plea to one count of breaking the Bank Secrecy Act, which was approved by US Judge Richard Jones Zhao's request to return to the United Arab Emirates prior to his anticipated sentence in February 2024 is still pending before the judge The guilty plea was formally..
2 years ago

Itau Unibanco Rolls Out Cryptocurrency Trading for Brazilian Customers

The biggest private bank in Brazil, Itau Unibanco, has launched cryptocurrency trading services for its clientele, marking a brave move into the future By giving clients access to the dynamic world of digital assets, the move is expected to drastically alter the financial environment in Brazil Bitcoin and Ether are the two popular..
2 years ago

Coinbase Wallet Introduces New Features for Simplified Crypto Transactions

Three cutting-edge features are being introduced by Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong's cryptocurrency exchange for Coinbase Wallet customers in an effort to improve accessibility worldwide and expedite transactions of digital assets With Coinbase Wallet, customers can now send links using email, WhatsApp, Telegram, iMessage, Snapchat, TikTok, and..
2 years ago

IBM Introduces Cutting-Edge Cryptographic Signing Tech for Digital Assets

IBM, a company well-known for its technological innovations, has unveiled a cutting-edge cryptographic signature system intended to improve the security of digital assets kept in cold storage By taking this action, the risks related to manual operations will be reduced and assets will be protected from online threats IBM Hyper Protect Offline..
2 years ago

1X2 Network Games Now Live on Livespins for Interactive Betting

Livespins, known for its unique social live streaming platform where players can bet alongside top streamers, brand ambassadors, or celebrities, has just announced a major partnership with casino content giant, 1X2 Network This collaboration promises significant gains for both entities Under this new agreement, Livespins will feature games from..
2 years ago

South African Financial Regulator Progresses Crypto Licensing Between Market Dynamics

The main financial regulator in South Africa, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), has reached a critical point in its evaluation of applications from cryptocurrency service asset providers (CASPs) The FSCA's Licensing Executive Committee will address 36 of the 128 applications that are currently pending at its meeting on December..
2 years ago

Bitcoin Soars Past $41K as Gold Hits Record High

Bitcoin's price is surging as today it crossed the $41,000 mark for the first time in 19 months It closely aligns with the rising prices of gold, which recently reached a new historic high This parallel rise in value indicates that investors might be bracing for potential instability in the stock market Bitcoin's value now stands at $41,482, as..
2 years ago
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