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

‘Misleading’ Greenpeace Bitcoin Mining Pollution Claims Disputed by Specialist

Pollution claims surrounding Bitcoin mining from Greenpeace have been rebutted by a fund manager focused on environmental, social and governance (ESG) aspects The manager claims that Bitcoin mining will, contrary to popular belief, actually have a positive impact on the environment In a recent report, Greenpeace targeted major financial..
3 years ago

Ripple SEC Case Appeal Chances Dim, Says Legal Expert Jeremy Hogan

Jeremy Hogan, a highly followed lawyer who has been tracking the SEC's case against Ripple from its inception, recently took to Twitter to share his thoughts on the potential for an appeal in light of Judge Torres's latest ruling Hogan, known for his thoughtful and detailed analysis, commands a significant audience of over 278K followers on..
3 years ago

Investment Group LDA Capital Fuels SKYPLAY’s Future Growth with $10M Funding

Investment powerhouse LDA Capital Limited has recently injected a $10 million fund into SKYPLAY, a rising star in the gaming platform industry With this significant capital boost, SKYPLAY aims to enhance the expansion and enrichment of its gaming portfolio, leveraging its bustling blockchain community that already hosts more than 300,000 monthly..
3 years ago

Digital Passports and Crypto Combine in Worldcoin

Worldcoin, Sam Altman's newest venture, is riding high on a wave of interest, with 2 million users already registered Altman, renowned as the CEO of OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, has shown his multifaceted abilities by introducing Worldcoin The purpose of this crypto venture A "global digital passport," supported by zero-knowledge (ZK)..
3 years ago

Binance Still Hiring Says CEO ‘CZ’ In Reaction to Reports of 1,000+ Staff Lay Offs

Crypto giant Binance, celebrated for its rank as the globe's top crypto exchange, is grappling with job cuts The development follows a spate of high-profile departures among its top brass and simultaneous regulatory pressures from US authorities, who are involved in numerous investigations against the platform The company is battling lawsuits..
3 years ago

Coinbase, Binance.US Reinstate XRP Following Ripple’s Legal Win

Following the recent ruling in Ripple Labs' case against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), prominent cryptocurrency exchanges including Coinbase and BinanceUS have decided to reinstate trading support for XRP Coinbase was the first to re-include XRP in its listing on Thursday, closely followed by BinanceUS on the subsequent day..
3 years ago

DeSantis Takes a Stand Against CBDCs in Presidential Bid

Presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis is taking a strong stance against central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), promising their prohibition in the United States if he wins the presidency In an impassioned address at the Family Leadership Summit on July 14, DeSantis shared his staunch opposition to a digital dollar, asserting, "If I am the president,..
3 years ago

Donald Trump Shares Financial Status Including NFT and Crypto Earnings

Donald Trump, the 45th US President, recently unveiled detailed information about his financial position This includes earnings from speaking engagements, the sale of his Washington DC hotel, and intriguingly, his non-fungible token (NFT) collection These revelations were part of a revised disclosure filed with the Office of Government Ethics,..
3 years ago

J.P. Morgan Cites Ripple Ruling as Milestone for Crypto

The recent decision by the US Southern District Court which partially favored Ripple, has established a critical precedent concerning securities in the world of crypto, according to a research note from JP Morgan The financial giant therefore views this as a 'milestone win' for the crypto industry Financial analysts at JP Morgan opine that..
3 years ago

Unknown Indian Player Having a Dream Run at 2023 WSOP Main Event

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has often been the setting for enchanting narratives, and this year, a new fairytale is unfolding with Anirban Das, a relatively unknown poker player from India With only 27 competitors remaining, Das's impressive performance has already guaranteed him $280,100, for a 27th place finish However, as the tournament's..
3 years ago

Bank of China Tests Offline Payment via Digital Yuan-Linked SIM Cards

Bank of China, one of the leading state-owned banking giants, is now piloting a ground-breaking offline payment system that ties in with SIM cards Designed expressly for the digital yuan or e-CNY - the central bank digital currency (CBDC) China is currently exploring - this system holds promise for a more flexible and robust digital currency..
3 years ago

U.S. Senate Committee Explores Digital Assets’ Tax Challenges

On Tuesday, an open letter from the US Senate Committee on Finance surfaced, illustrating the government's active interest in the taxation aspect of digital assets Chairman Ron Wyden and Ranking Member Mike Crapo authored the letter, showing a bipartisan move towards a deeper understanding of cryptocurrency and its associated tax implications They..
3 years ago

Arthur Hayes-Backed Ether.fi Launches Ether.fan Minting Series

Etherfi, a new non-custodial ETH liquid staking protocol backed by Arthur Hayes, has successfully launched its eagerly awaited Etherfan minting series, marking a notable milestone in the NFT/ETH staking arena Remarkably, within the span of just two and a half hours, all 1000 etherfan NFTs were snatched up, resulting in a significant total yield of..
3 years ago

The Hidden Code in Brazil’s CBDC Pilot – A Cause for Concern?

Pedro Magalhães, a blockchain developer and founder of Iora Labs, has reportedly cracked open the source code of Brazil's pilot central bank digital currency (CBDC) His findings reveal some intriguing functions, including the capacity to freeze funds or diminish account balances, a concern that has long been raised by those against CBDC's..
3 years ago

MicroStrategy Set to Benefit from Bitcoin Halving

'Tech giant MicroStrategy, under the helm of chairman and founder Michael Saylor, eagerly anticipates the upcoming Bitcoin halving This significant event, slated for April 26, 2024, could breathe new life into Bitcoin-associated stocks, notably MicroStrategy An insightful research note from Berenberg Capital Markets, a New York-based investment..
3 years ago

Record-Breaking 10,043 Players Make it $12.1M for the 2023 WSOP Main Event Winner

The 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event ended its registration process with a record-breaking number of 10,043 contestants, on the second day, Level 7, last Saturday With the entries, the prize pool is capped at a staggering $93,399,900 Expected to conclude next week, this record-setting tournament ensures the victor a grand prize of..
3 years ago

Arthur Hayes Forecasts Bitcoin as the Currency of the AI Revolution

The union of AI and Bitcoin as envisaged by Arthur Hayes, the former CEO of BitMEX, presents a fascinating potential reality Hayes, in his most recent essay "Massa", claims that as the world prepares for the AI revolution, it will find Bitcoin becoming its currency The price per Bitcoin, he speculates, could soar to an astounding $760,000 While..
3 years ago

Why You Should Choose ByBit as Your Crypto Trading Platform in Uncertain Times

As cryptocurrencies continue to make waves in global finance, individuals need a reliable platform to trade these digital assets With the recent downfall of FTX crypto exchange and Binance facing global headwinds, selecting a dependable platform can be a challenge This is where ByBit comes into the picture, standing tall as a secure, liquid, and..
3 years ago

Winning the Game of Life: Daniel Cates’ Podcast on Success, Growth, Health, Poker and More

Daniel Cates, better known as Jungleman in the poker world, is not only a highly successful high-stakes poker professional and crypto entrepreneur but also the host of one of the most popular poker-centered podcasts, "Winning the Game of Life" In this podcast, Cates interviews intriguing individuals who share a common interest in poker and helping..
3 years ago

Twitter and Meta Clash Over Alleged “Copycat” App Threads

Twitter has hinted at potential legal action against Meta Platforms, formerly known as Facebook The social media giant has accused Meta of producing a "copycat" application, Threads, which strikingly mirrors Twitter The claims have been spearheaded by Twitter's executive chairman, Elon Musk, and the company's legal representative, Alex..
3 years ago
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