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
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  • iGaming
  • Casino

Peter's latest articles


Dangerous AI Revelation Was The Reason Behind Sam Altman’s Ouster From OpenAI

After a turbulent 72 hours, Sam Altman was reinstalled as CEO of OpenAI amid a flurry of activity Beneath the surface, though, a recent finding points to a major advancement in the direction of artificial general intelligence (AGI) that may have been linked to Altman's dismissal Reuters was informed by sources with knowledge of the matter that..
2 years ago

Binance Experiences Limited Impact from Massive Fines, Data Reveals

According to recent statistics from market research firm Nansen, Binance is surviving the storm with very few setbacks, even in spite of the startling $4 billion in fines it is facing from US regulators The biggest cryptocurrency exchange in the world saw outflows of $956 million in Bitcoin (BTC) over the course of a day and $17 million in..
2 years ago

Binance’s New CEO Stresses Platform Strength

In a notable exchange of accolades within the cryptocurrency space, Conor Grogan, an executive at Coinbase, lauded Binance's latest proof-of-reserves report on November 22 Grogan commended Binance's substantial crypto asset reserves, validating an impressive $635 billion in the reserves report This acknowledgment emphasized the platform's..
2 years ago

Sam Altman Returns as CEO of OpenAI

Unexpectedly, Sam Altman is about to take back his position as CEO of OpenAI, only a few days after he was fired from the artificial intelligence company due to a heated boardroom maneuver An "agreement in principle" was struck for Altman's return, according to OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT Specifics of the partnership are still being worked..
2 years ago

Mastercard and Feedzai Unite Forces to Tackle Crypto Fraud

Global payments behemoth Mastercard is teaming up with artificial intelligence (AI) startup Feedzai in a calculated attempt to stem the surging flood of bitcoin fraud The partnership attempts to combine Feedzai's cutting-edge financial risk management platform, RiskOps, with Mastercard's crypto intelligence service, CipherTrace Armada The..
2 years ago

Binance Settles with U.S. for $4.3 Billion, Zhao Steps Down as CEO

The US government has imposed one of the largest fines ever on Binance, the world's biggest crypto exchange, for violating multiple laws and regulations Binance and its founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao have agreed to pay $43 billion and $50 million, respectively, to settle the criminal charges Binance was accused of operating an illegal..
2 years ago

‘Bullish’ Crypto Analyst Explains the Five Phases of Upcoming Bitcoin Halving

Rekt Capital, a well-known pseudonymous analyst with over 370,000 followers on X, is optimistic about Bitcoin as we approach the April 2024 halving The analyst suggest buying Bitcoin during the dips occurring five months before the halving Rekt Capital states, "Historically, any deeper retraces that occur during this period tend to generate..
2 years ago

SEC Accuses Kraken of Violating Securities Laws in New Lawsuit

The cryptocurrency exchange Kraken is the target of a complaint brought by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which claims that the platform mixed corporate and client money and functioned as an unlicensed dealer, clearing agency, and broker The SEC claims that Kraken broke federal securities laws by combining up to $33 billion in..
2 years ago

Twitch’s Former CEO Emmett Shear Takes Charge at OpenAI as Interim CEO

OpenAI, the company behind the rapidly growing ChatGPT, has undergone a major leadership change Emmett Shear, former CEO of Twitch, has been appointed as the interim CEO, replacing Mira Murati, who temporarily held the position This announcement comes after Sam Altman's surprising dismissal from the CEO role by OpenAI's nonprofit board In an..
2 years ago

Argentina Elects Pro Bitcoin and Anti-Central Bank Candidate Javier Milei, New President

In a historic election, libertarian Javier Milei has won the presidential elections in Argentina Milei, known for his strong libertarian principles, secured a decisive win with 56% of the vote, surpassing his opponent Sergio Massa by a notable margin in the election run-off This win also positions him as the second 'Bitcoin President' in Latin..
2 years ago

Presidential Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy Advocates for Bitcoin as a Decentralized Alternative

In a recent interview, presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy discussed Bitcoin from his point of view and provided insight into his framework for cryptocurrency regulation According to Ramaswamy, Bitcoin offers a way out of the unstable financial system run by the US Federal Reserve System In addition to reiterating his support for keeping the..
2 years ago

Poker Elites and New Challengers Join Big One for One Drop

The World Poker Tour (WPT) World Championship's Big One for One Drop event, set for December at Wynn Las Vegas, is shaping up to be a major highlight in the poker world With a steep $1 million buy-in, this tournament is not just a display of skill but also a significant fundraiser for the One Drop Foundation, dedicated to ensuring sustainable..
2 years ago

Bundestag Member Cotar Advocates for Bitcoin Legality in Germany

Joana Cotar, a member of the German Bundestag, is championing the cause for Bitcoin's legal recognition in Germany She believes that Bitcoin should be integrated into the country's economic system Her proposal, known as "Bitcoin in the Bundestag," aims to explore and establish a legal framework that could see Bitcoin acknowledged as a formal..
2 years ago

Fidelity Joins BlackRock in Ethereum ETF Plans

Leading fund manager Fidelity is planning to launch an Ethereum-focused exchange-traded fund (ETF), as per their recent filing on Friday This move aligns Fidelity with BlackRock, another industry giant, in their increased involvement with cryptocurrencies What you need to know Fidelity files for an Ethereum-focused exchange-traded fund..
2 years ago

We Asked Google Bard to Predict Bitcoin’s 2024 Price

We have asked Google's artificial intelligence, Google Bard, to forecast the price of Bitcoin for early 2024 Google Bard, blending its AI capabilities with financial analysis, predicts that Bitcoin could see its value ranging between $40,000 and $60,000 at the beginning of 2024 What you need to know Google Bard, an AI developed by..
2 years ago

CoinShares Eyes U.S. Expansion with Exclusive Option on Valkyrie’s ETF Unit

A calculated move has been made by cryptocurrency asset management CoinShares to increase its market share in the United States Valkyrie Investments' exchange-traded fund (ETF) division has granted the business the sole right to purchase it This action is in response to mounting rumors that a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) may soon..
2 years ago

Widely Followed Expert Crypto Analyst Reveals His Top 5 Crypto Airdrops

Miles Deutscher, a renowned Crypto and DeFi Analyst on X (formerly known as Twitter), has excitedly shared his insights into the upcoming "biggest airdrop season in crypto history" With over 350,000 followers, Deutscher's tweets have become a valued resource for those looking to capitalize on emerging crypto..
2 years ago

Max Neugebauer Seals Record WSOP Europe Main Event Win, Bags $1.59 Million Prize

Max Neugebauer, an Austrian former professional basketball player, took home a big win at the World Series of Poker Europe At just 26 years old, he outplayed a record-breaking field of 817 entries in the €10,350 buy-in no-limit hold’em main event, winning his first WSOP gold bracelet and a whopping $1,590,000 This year's event marked a..
2 years ago

Paxos Advancing in Singapore with USD Stablecoin Approval

Paxos has its aim at the Singapore market The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has given preliminary approval to Paxos Digital Singapore Pte Ltd, a new subsidiary of Paxos This step is crucial for the company's plan to issue a US dollar-backed stablecoin in Singapore, adhering to the nation's upcoming stablecoin regulations What you..
2 years ago

Binance Partners with Gulf Energy for New Thai Crypto Exchange to Launch in 2024

Binance, a global leader in crypto services, has teamed up with Gulf Energy Development, one of Thailand's largest energy companies Together, they are set to launch Gulf Binance, a new crypto exchange This venture is set to go live in early 2024, initially operating on an invitation-only basis What you need to know Binance collaborates..
2 years ago