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 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..
3 years ago

Nozomu “Lasone” Shimizu wins APT Hanoi Super High Roller, Secures GPI Japan 2023 Top Spot

The Asian Poker Tour Super High Roller at the Hanoi Billions 2023 with the event's largest-ever prize pool, got a Japanese winner after the final table played out on Sunday evening Having the poker gods on his side, Nozomu “Lasone” Shimizu demonstrated his skills and composure at the tables, with the Japanese businessman claiming a $162,225..
3 years ago

Coinbase and Bybit Capitalize on Binance’s Legal Woes and Increase Market Share

Recent legal developments involving Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, have opened doors for rivals like Coinbase and Bybit to increase their market presence, according to new data from analytics firm Kaiko Binance recently settled a $4 billion dispute with the US government and acknowledged violations of anti-money..
3 years ago

Galaxy Digital Billionaire CEO Eyes Bitcoin’s Rising Tide

Mike Novogratz, the billionaire CEO of Galaxy Digital, is optimistic about Bitcoin's future, predicting a potential surge in its value In a recent Bloomberg Television interview, Novogratz pointed out several key factors that could drive Bitcoin's price upwards Novogratz highlighted the potential impact of new Bitcoin spot market..
3 years ago

Bitcoin’s Surge to $40,000 Gains Momentum Between Exchange Exodus

The data from Glassnode reveals an impressive move away from centralized exchanges in terms of currencies, indicating a notable change in investor behavior A shift towards direct custody and an increasing inclination towards long-term holding strategies are shown by the removal of more over 37,000 BTC, or $14 billion This pattern not only shows..
3 years ago

Circle Addresses and Dismisses Illicit Financial Activity Claims

Dante Disparte, the Chief Strategy Officer of Circle, explicitly addresses accusations made by the Campaign for Accountability in a letter dated November 30 According to the charges, Circle assisted illegal financial operations, including allegedly supporting Hamas and maintaining relationships with Justin Sun Michelle Kuppersmith's Campaign..
3 years ago

Paxos Expands Global Presence with Regulatory Nod in Abu Dhabi

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority in Abu Dhabi has granted in-principle licenses to cryptocurrency trading company Paxos, enabling it to create stablecoins linked to a number of currencies, including the US dollar Thus bolstering its global expansion plan, the New York-based corporation may now provide custody and crypto-brokerage..
3 years ago

Will Surinam Follow El Salvador’s Bitcoin Model with JAN3?

Suriname is actively exploring the integration of Bitcoin into its economy, led by President Chan Santokhi's recent engagement with JAN3, a prominent Bitcoin firm in the country In a significant meeting with JAN3's CEO, Samson Mow, President Santokhi delved into how Bitcoin could play a pivotal role in diversifying Suriname's economic..
3 years ago

Robinhood Expands Global Reach with U.K. Stock Exchange App Launch

The massive online trading platform Robinhood is preparing to launch its stock exchange application in the UK as part of its continuous global development plan The CEO and co-founder of Robinhood, Vladimir Tenev, disclosed in a Bloomberg interview that the app has started a queue for early access and intends to completely open its platform to the..
3 years ago

Animoca Brands Elevates TON Blockchain as Largest Validator in Strategic Partnership

The Open Network (TON) Blockchain has a primary validator in Animoca Brands, an announcement made with great pride by the TON Foundation Leading the charge on intellectual property rights for games and the open metaverse, Animoca Brands has been a major force behind the expansion of GameFi and third-party gaming inside the vibrant TON ecosystem..
3 years ago

Animoca Brands Japan and Quidd Collaborate to Bring Japanese IPs to the West

Quidd, a digital collectibles and NFT marketplace, and Animoca Brands Japan, a subsidiary of Animoca Brands, have established a strategic alliance to deliver popular Japanese intellectual properties (IPs) to the Western market Through this partnership, Quidd's cutting-edge collector marketplace technology and Animoca Brands Japan's vast expertise..
3 years ago

Spain Implements Stricter Cryptocurrency Reporting Requirements

With the implementation of new tax laws, Spain has taken a big step toward strengthening government control over bitcoin holdings Residents are required to disclose any cryptocurrency assets they own on international platforms, according to a directive from the Spanish Tax Administration Agency, Agencia Tributaria With this instruction, a new tax..
3 years ago

Lawsuits Allege FTX Fraud with Help from Mercedes F1 and MLB

Two class-action lawsuits have been launched by FTX customers alleging that Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team were involved in and helped to facilitate FTX's worldwide scam The cases, which were submitted to a district court in Florida, allege that the companies engaged in the marketing of unregistered securities by..
3 years ago

OKX Introduces Exchange and Web3 Wallet in Brazil

OKX, a multinational web3 technology business, has introduced its web3 wallet and cryptocurrency exchange, marking a major milestone in the Brazilian sector The purpose of this calculated action is to provide Brazilian consumers easy access to bitcoin trading and decentralized financing Notably, the fiat-on-ramp features of the OKX platform in..
3 years ago

Updated Online Gaming Laws Introduced in Seychelles

The Seychelles government is set to revamp its approach to online gaming and betting with new regulations under the Seychelles Gambling Act These changes, endorsed by the Cabinet of Ministers, aim to refine the licensing process for interactive gambling and set clear guidelines regarding fees and conditions Vice President Ahmed Afif explained..
3 years ago

Apple and Google Stores in US Drop Wallet of Satoshi App

Popular Bitcoin Lightning payment app Wallet of Satoshi (WoS) was recently withdrawn from both the US Apple App Store and Google Play Store This happened as WoS was nearing a milestone of one million transactions in November Users and crypto enthusiasts expressed their dismay on X (formerly known as Twitter), noting the app's absence and..
3 years ago

Coinbase and MicroStrategy Stocks Rise to Highs with BTC & ETH Comeback

MicroStrategy, a prominent business intelligence firm, recently saw its stock reach a near two-year high, with shares closing above $500 on Black Friday This peak, last observed in December 2021, has elevated the company's market capitalization to $733 billion This surge in investor interest is largely attributed to the company's profitable..
3 years ago

Entain Pays £585 Million as it Settles with CPS over Bribery Allegations

Major player in the gambling industry Entain has announced an agreement with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) to settle an investigation into its past business operations in Turkey This deferred prosecution agreement (DPA), which received the nod from Dame Victoria Sharp, the president of the King’s Bench Division, will be subject to final..
3 years ago

Bitfarms Raises $44 Million in Private Placement Deal from US Investors

Bitfarms Ltd, a leading Canadian Bitcoin mining company, has announced a substantial private placement deal with US investors The agreement, valued at around $44 million (or $60 million CAD), involves issuing over 44 million common shares at a price of 99 cents each Additionally, the deal includes warrants for acquiring more shares in the future..
3 years ago

JPMorgan Sees Binance’s US Settlement as a Win for Crypto

JPMorgan (JPM) emphasized the benefits of Binance's settlement with the US authorities in a recent research study, stressing the favorable effects on the exchange and the cryptocurrency market as a whole According to the research, the agreement considerably lowers the potential systemic risk connected to a possible collapse of Binance in..
3 years ago
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