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


Bloomberg Intelligence’s Mike McGlone Forecasts Bitcoin Recession, Warns of Crypto Winter

In a recent interview with Yahoo Finance's Julie Heyman, Bloomberg Intelligence's Senior Macro Strategist, Mike McGlone, has expressed concern that Bitcoin's recent rally might be short-lived due to impending economic recession and the asset's alignment with the stock market's performance Bitcoin, currently hovering around $30,000, received a..
3 years ago

Presidential Hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Expresses Support for Bitcoin, Advocates for More Transparent Government Institutions

Presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr, a known Bitcoin advocate, reaffirmed his support for the world's top cryptocurrency in a tweet to his 17 million followers on Tuesday, promising to safeguard the right to use and hold Bitcoin if he is elected "As president, I will make sure that your right to use and hold Bitcoin is inviolable,"..
3 years ago

This Is Why Cardano is Seeing Increased Popularity

In a recent survey of cryptocurrency ownership among Americans, Morning Consult revealed an intriguing fact: Cardano, the open-source, proof-of-stake blockchain platform, has seen its American ownership double from 4% to 7% since the start of 2022 That means approximately 10 million Americans are now owners of Cardano Understanding the Surge in..
3 years ago

Will HBAR Reach $20? A Closer Look

Hedera Hashgraph, represented by its native token HBAR, has been making waves in the crypto world Its unique technology and potential use cases have caught the attention of investors worldwide Does HBAR have the potential to reach $20 Let's have a closer look What Is HBAR Let us attempt to define HBAR The Hedera Hashgraph platform's..
3 years ago

CACEIS Bank Steps into Crypto Custody with France’s AMF License

CACEIS Bank, a subsidiary of the CACEIS group in France and a leading player in asset-servicing, has been granted PSAN (Prestataires de Services sur Actifs Numériques) status by Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), the French financial market regulator This important achievement permits the bank to operate as a licensed custodian for crypto..
3 years ago

Web3 Influencer Angelina Migrates from OnlyFans to Only1 Platform

Web3 influencer Angelina, popularly known as Chadgelina, has stepped away from OnlyFans and part of Web3 the platform Only1, supported by Yat Siu's Animoca Brands, the well-known Hong Kong based NFT Gaming and Web 3 Investment firm Angelina's Transition into Web3 Following her announcement on Twitter on 15 June 2023, Angelina introduced the..
3 years ago

The Dark Side of Bitcoin ETFs | A Threat to Bitcoin Adoption?

Bitcoin has consistently made headlines ever since the first block was mined This past week, the buzz around Bitcoin amplified as BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, along with four other firms, submitted new applications for Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) in the United States It was a move that signaled a growing acceptance of..
3 years ago

Binance Ordered to Halt Crypto Services in Belgium Amid Regulatory Scrutiny

Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, is under increased regulatory scrutiny Belgium's top market regulator, the Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA), recently ordered Binance to halt the offering of any virtual currency services in the country The move is the latest in a series of challenges the crypto giant is facing..
3 years ago

Brazilian Central Bank Enlists Mercado Bitcoin for CBDC Pilot with Mastercard

In a significant development in Brazil's journey towards digital currency, the country's central bank recently approved the participation of Mercado Bitcoin, the largest local cryptocurrency exchange, in a pilot program for the digital real, Brazil's proposed central bank digital currency (CBDC) The consortium led by Mercado Bitcoin is not..
3 years ago

Will BlackRock iShares’ ETF Application to Change Crypto For Good?

BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust has knocked on the US Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) door with a new proposal They've got their eyes set on a spot Bitcoin ETF This time, they've come prepared with a surveillance-sharing agreement between Nasdaq and a Bitcoin spot trading platform The aim To tackle market manipulation by being..
3 years ago

Poker Hall of Fame 2023 | The Ten Finalists

Anticipation is high in the poker world as the Poker Hall of Fame gears up to welcome its newest member With the list of finalists down to ten contenders, all bets are on! The final ten include some of the most notable personalities in the game, of whom some have been nominated in previous years and hoping to get lucky this time around They are..
3 years ago

Asian Poker Tour Announces Full Schedule APT Incheon, South Korea 2023

With the full schedule of APT Incheon, South Korea 2023, announced today, the Asian Poker Tour (APT), under the sponsorship of Natural8, is all set to kindle the spirit of poker in Northeast Asia The ten-day marathon event is primed to unfurl at the opulent Paradise Hotel & Resort, a stone's throw from Incheon Airport, a cultural and economic..
3 years ago

Kick Inks $100 Million Contract with Top Twitch Streamer xQc

One of Twitch's top streamers, Félix Lengyel, also known online as xQc, has taken his talents to a brand new platform The 27-year-old former Overwatch pro, who has been streaming on Twitch since 2014, has signed a two-year contract with Kick, a new live streaming service The major deal is worth around $70 million, and according to sources, could..
3 years ago

Are Nike NFTs Heading to Fortnite & 250 Million Gamers Worldwide?

n an era where digital is king, Nike is set to bring non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to mainstream gaming, all thanks to their latest venture - the Swoosh platform Recognized for its radical transformation of the retail industry, Nike's foray into Web3 represents a progressive move towards uniting physical and virtual realms Further escalating the..
3 years ago

Ripple CEO Slams SEC for ‘Knowingly Creating Confusion’

In a recent public outcry, Brad Garlinghouse, the Chief Executive Officer of Ripple, shed light on what he describes as 'bad faith' actions from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) His sentiments were expressed in a video shared on his Twitter account, adding to the ongoing controversy between Ripple and the SEC This is the..
3 years ago

Elon Musk Denies Accusations of Owning Major Dogecoin Wallets

Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, has firmly denied allegations that he owns significant Dogecoin (DOGE) wallets in a lawsuit accusing him of orchestrating pump-and-dump schemes with the meme-inspired cryptocurrency, potentially damaging retail investors Alex Spiro, Musk's legal representative, has issued a written denial, stating the accusations linking Musk..
3 years ago

Bakkt Delists Altcoins ADA, SOL, MATIC Over US Regulatory Uncertainty

In a response to the escalating regulatory turbulence in the US, Bakkt, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, has decided to remove solana (SOL), polygon (MATIC), and cardano (ADA) from its trading roster This step is taken in light of the growing legal uncertainty surrounding the provision of these altcoins in a manner that abides by the existing..
3 years ago

Mike Novogratz Sees Potential Breakthrough with BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF

Mike Novogratz, billionaire and CEO of Galaxy Digital, believes the approval of a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) by BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, could be a potential game-changer for the world's flagship cryptocurrency In a recent appearance on The Claman Countdown on FOX, Novogratz revealed his anticipation for BlackRock's..
3 years ago

Binance and The Weeknd Kick Off Web3 Tour in Europe and the Metaverse

As The Weeknd's highly celebrated "After Hours Til Dawn" tour sets foot in Europe, it introduces a fresh twist to the fan experience — all thanks to Binance, the driving force behind the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange By incorporating on-site Augmented Reality (AR) experiences at every concert stop and hosting engaging online digital..
3 years ago

#startsmall Invests $5 Million in the Future of Bitcoin Through Brink

Brink, a nonprofit dedicated to Bitcoin development, recently received a considerable financial injection of $5 million from Jack Dorsey's #startsmall initiative The five-year pledge aims to assist Brink in their goal to finance Bitcoin developers and uphold the longevity of Bitcoin's core codebase Brink shared via a June 14 tweet that Dorsey's..
3 years ago