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 Lightning Network Receives Boost from Google Cloud-Voltage Partnership

A new partnership has been announced between Google Cloud and Voltage, aimed at enhancing the global influence of the Bitcoin Lightning Network The collaboration is set to enable Google Cloud, a giant in the cloud computing industry, to deliver Bitcoin-based solutions globally and aid Voltage in broadening its operations Voltage's CEO, Graham..
3 years ago

According to SEC, Coinbase Knew About Potential Legal Risks

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has responded to Coinbase's claims that the regulatory body doesn't have adequate jurisdiction to sue the cryptocurrency platform The SEC highlighted Coinbase's prior acceptance of potential applicability of federal securities laws to its operations in a document filed on Friday SEC's Stand Against..
3 years ago

Bitcoin Mining Stocks Bounce Back – Bullish Momentum Ahead of 2024 Halving

In an impressive turnaround, US listed Bitcoin mining stocks have seen more than a two-fold increase this year, reports Bernstein, a brokerage firm The boost comes on the heels of 2022's devastating cryptocurrency crash, setting a narrative of resilience and recovery The surge in value is attributed to two primary drivers, according to..
3 years ago

Kraken’s Jesse Powell Investigated on Cyberstalking, Hacking Allegations

Jesse Powell, co-founder of the crypto exchange Kraken, has come under the scrutiny of federal law enforcement Allegations of hacking and cyberstalking targeted at Verge Center for the Arts, a non-profit Powell helped found, have been raised, sparking an official investigation As reported by The New York Times, Powell is accused of obstructing the..
3 years ago

Sega Changes Course on GameFi and Blockchain Ventures

Sega, the iconic gaming company known from game hit Sonic the Hedgehog, looks to be distancing itself from GameFi and blockchain-based ventures The shift in strategy follows previous announcements about Sega's careful examination of the play-to-earn gaming models and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to avoid the perception of a blatant money-making..
3 years ago

Unprecedented Turnout for the 2023 World Series of Poker Main Event

The 2023 World Series of Poker's main event has officially raised the stakes to new heights The event, with its prestigious $10,000 buy-in no-limit hold'em tournament, has remarkably outpaced previous runnings As of 1:00 PM on Day 1D, the registration count stood at an impressive 8,846, surpassing the previous record set nearly 17 years ago The..
3 years ago

The Poker Community Remembers Doyle Brunson

In a touching tribute to one of poker's most influential figures, the Jubilee Horseshoe Theater in Las Vegas recently played host to a celebration of the life and career of Doyle Brunson Bringing together representatives from Poker Royalty LLC, the World Series of Poker (WSOP), the World Poker Tour, and PokerGO, the event served as a testament to..
3 years ago

Phil Hellmuth Not Such a “Brat” After All, Gives Away WSOP Bracelets to Loved Ones

Phil Hellmuth, one of the most if not most popular poker players around, recently fortified his record as the player with the highest number of WSOP bracelet wins by earning his 17th World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet Although Hellmuth is infamous for his dramatic antics at the poker table earning him the 'poker brat' nick, he presents a..
3 years ago

PlanB Ponders Bitcoin Strategy as 2024 Halving Approaches

In a recent Twitter announcement, PlanB, the renowned creator of the stock-to-flow (S2F) model for Bitcoin, shared his anticipation for the upcoming Bitcoin halving in 2024 PlanB, who boasts a following of over 18 million, suggests that timing purchases before a halving and selling after can historically outperform a simple buy-and-hold..
3 years ago

Bitcoin’s Recent Spike Tied to Futures Markets, Says Analyst Willy Woo

Bitcoin's recent price surge is attributed to movements in the futures markets, according to on-chain analyst Willy Woo Woo, who boasts a following of over a million on Twitter, has given his insights into this price trend using Glassnode's data Woo's analysis indicates that the price changes are mainly driven by demand from the calendar..
3 years ago

The Countdown to the Next Bitcoin Halving | What You Need to Know

When we dive into the intriguing world of cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin invariably takes center stage This pioneering digital currency introduced a revolutionary process, the halving, which is a key event in the cryptocurrency calendar It directly influences the rate at which new Bitcoins enter circulation and has historically driven significant price..
3 years ago

Max Keiser Predicts Ripple’s SEC Defeat Due to ‘Banking Mob’ Influence

In the heated lawsuit between Ripple and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Max Keiser, a renowned Bitcoin advocate, has given his prediction Keiser, the self-proclaimed Sr Bitcoin advisor to El Salvador's Bitcoin president Bukele, believes Ripple will inevitably face defeat, but his justification differs from common..
3 years ago

Ethereum’s Buterin Stakes Only a Small Fraction of His Holdings

Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin expressed his hesitation about committing a significant amount of his Ethereum holdings to staking, due to concerns surrounding security and infrastructural complications In an appearance on the Bankless Podcast, Buterin revealed that the necessity of exposing keys to a public system, as well as the complex setup..
3 years ago

MICA | Is Europe’s Bitcoin Regulation Strategy Really the Answer?

A new regulatory landscape is soon to take shape in Europe, transforming the face of cryptocurrency trading and services with the implementation of the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulations Designed to offer a comprehensive framework for cryptocurrencies as financial services, MiCA extends to all forms of digital assets, making no..
3 years ago

German Millennials Lead the Charge in Cryptocurrency Engagement – Report

Cryptocurrency exchange, KuCoin, has released its Cryptoverse report focused on Germany The report provides key insights into the German crypto market's changing landscape, based on a survey of German adult cryptocurrency investors aged 18 to 60 It spotlights the prevailing trends and motives fueling cryptocurrency adoption in the nation The..
3 years ago

Germany’s Financial Watchdog Denies Binance Custody License

Binance has hit another roadblock This time it is in Germany, where the country's financial watchdog has denied Binance a much-needed custody license, according to an exclusive report by Finance Forward using sources who chose to remain anonymous This setback could potentially impact Binance's operations within the country However, the reasons..
3 years ago

SEC’s Authority Over Digital Assets Questioned by Coinbase

Coinbase is fighting back against a lawsuit from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), stating that the digital currencies on its platform are not within the jurisdiction of the SEC This statement was made in the company's initial legal rebuttal to the lawsuit filed by the regulatory body In early June, the SEC initiated legal action..
3 years ago

CFTC Enforces $54 Million Penalty on Ohio Resident for Crypto Fraud

In the wake of an alleged cryptocurrency trading scam, an Ohio man has been ordered by a federal court to pay up $54 million in both restitution and penalties As per the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's (CFTC) recent announcement, Michale Ackerman, the state's resident, must reimburse $27 million in damages and an equivalent amount in..
3 years ago

Damus Retains Its Spot on the App Store After Two-Week Stalemate

After a tense fortnight filled with negotiations, Damus, a social media application lauded for its Bitcoin-friendly stance and back by Jack Dorsey, has successfully evaded removal from the Apple App Store A dispute ignited on June 13 when Apple pointed out that Damus' tipping feature, known as 'zaps', had contravened its in-app purchase rules..
3 years ago

Bitcoin Could Go to $398,000 With U.S. Asset Managers Stepping In

Speculation has been brewing in the world of cryptocurrency ever since BlackRock submitted its most recent application for a Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) The action has sparked a discussion among market watchers about the possible entry of large institutions into the Bitcoin space The largest US asset managers, which also includes..
3 years ago