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


Strategy Now Holds Over 531,000 Bitcoin After New Purchase

Strategy (formerly known as MicroStrategy) isn’t slowing down Despite concerns around the global trade war and market swings, the firm continues to stack Bitcoin—and in large amounts Good to know MicroStrategy now holds over 531,000 BTC, bought for nearly $36 billion The company spent $77 billion on Bitcoin in Q1 alone..
1 year ago

Bitcoin Climbs to $85,000 as Analysts Predict Higher Targets

Bitcoin has managed to climb above $85,000, trading at $85,465 after a 75% gain over the last week While that’s already an impressive level, some analysts think there’s plenty more room to grow in the short term Good to know Bitcoin is trading above $85,000, with a 75% over the last seven days A bullish chart pattern hints at..
1 year ago

Thailand: Casino Proposal Reaches Senate for April 23 Committee Session

A special committee in Thailand’s Senate will begin examining the proposed entertainment complex bill on April 23, as reported by the Bangkok Post on Monday The bill, which includes provisions for legalising casinos within larger entertainment complexes, has been delayed but remains on the government’s agenda Good to know A Senate..
1 year ago

Ethereum Founder Calls for Wider Access to Privacy Tech

Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin is raising new concerns over digital privacy, especially as artificial intelligence becomes more effective at collecting and analyzing personal data In a detailed blog post, Buterin stresses that the need to protect user privacy is growing rapidly, and tools to do so must keep pace Good to know: Vitalik..
1 year ago

Crypto Wallet Users Targeted Through npm Package Disguised as File Converter

Security researchers at ReversingLabs have uncovered a new method attackers are using to steal cryptocurrency, this time through a seemingly harmless npm package The attack involves planting malicious code in open-source libraries and replacing key wallet components without alerting users Good to know Attackers are targeting..
1 year ago

Midnite Raises Ten Million to Fuel Betting Platform Growth

UK-based betting and casino platform Midnite has secured $10 million in a fresh Series B funding round, adding more fuel to its plans for faster expansion and product development The round was backed by Discerning Capital, The Raine Group, and Play Ventures, along with continued support from Venrex and Big Bets Good to know With the..
1 year ago

Players Can Now Try Autogun Heroes Supercharged on Steam

Nitro Games has opened the doors to its latest PC title, Autogun Heroes: Supercharged, with a public demo now available on Steam The studio is giving players an early taste of the fast-paced gameplay before the game’s full release The early release on Steam gives players a chance to test the waters and provide feedback before launch Good..
1 year ago

NYDIG Says Crypto Remains Calm While Traditional Markets Struggle

While global markets wobbled in the wake of new trade measures, crypto prices — especially Bitcoin — have shown resilience According to Greg Cipolaro, head of research at New York Digital Investment Group (NYDIG), digital assets have so far avoided the sharp swings seen across traditional markets Good to know Bitcoin has dropped..
1 year ago

$6 Million CryptoPunk Sale Puts Spotlight Back on Historical NFTs

A CryptoPunk just traded hands for 4,000 ETH, which works out to a little over $6 million at current prices That’s a major transaction by any measure, even though it comes in lower than a previous deal for the same punk The NFT in question, CryptoPunk #3100, had last changed owners on March 4, 2024, for 4,500 ETH So Friday’s trade reflects..
1 year ago

Non BRICS Countries May Join Planned Payment System

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has suggested that an alternative financial messaging system being developed by BRICS could eventually be accessible to countries outside the group Speaking to reporters in Almaty on April 11 following a Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) meeting, Lavrov underlined efforts within BRICS to reduce..
1 year ago

Ripple and SEC Agree to Delay Appeals to Finalize Terms

Ripple Labs and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have jointly asked the court to pause their appeals as they work toward finalizing a settlement The request, filed Thursday, signals progress in ending a legal battle that has stretched on since 2020 The motion asks the court to put the appeals on hold while Ripple and the SEC..
1 year ago

Charles Hoskinson Sees Bitcoin Rally Fueled by Trade War

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson believes Donald Trump’s trade policies could massively take Bitcoin upwards In a recent interview on CNBC’s Squawk Box, he said that rising global tensions—especially between the US and China—will likely push more people toward crypto as traditional economic systems begin to break down Hoskinson argued..
1 year ago

Five Must-Read Books to Understand Bitcoin

So, you’ve made up your mind to get into Bitcoin after hearing so much about its potential for financial gains for example, something your peers have hinted at for perhaps years now While your interest in Bitcoin is there, you may not yet fully grasp what Bitcoin is or how it functions Not to worry as we’ve compiled a top 5 list of books..
1 year ago

U.S Set For Pro Crypto Policies Under Donald Trump Second Term

Bo Hines, the newly appointed executive director of the President’s Council of Advisors on Digital Assets, says the US is entering a “golden age” for crypto as President Donald Trump moves to reverse policies from the previous administration In comments reported by Fox, Hines said regulatory uncertainty under President Biden pushed much..
1 year ago

EU Financial Watchdog Cautions on Crypto Market Links

As crypto becomes more connected to the wider financial system, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is urging closer oversight Executive Director Natasha Cazenave warned that the rising involvement of traditional finance in digital assets could increase the risk of instability during market downturns “Crypto-assets markets..
1 year ago

Jack Dorsey Says Bitcoin Must Be Used for Payments or Risk Becoming Irrelevant

Jack Dorsey has issued a warning that should not be ignored The Block CEO believes Bitcoin could fail—not because of a flaw in the technology, but because the community may lose sight of what it was meant to be At iGamingorg, we agree that this is something we need to take seriously Too often, the conversation around Bitcoin focuses only on..
1 year ago

PlanB Points to 200-Week Averages as Bull Market Signal for Bitcoin

Popular crypto analyst PlanB, and the creator of the stock-to-flow model, believes Bitcoin may be setting up for a new bull run based on the behavior of two key moving averages In a recent video update shared with his 209,000 YouTube subscribers, the analyst explains how the current relationship between the 200-week arithmetic and geometric..
1 year ago

CZ Takes Advisory Role in Pakistan’s Crypto Push

Changpeng Zhao, the former CEO of Binance, has taken on a new role helping Pakistan shape its approach to blockchain and Web3 technologies He’s now a strategic advisor to the Pakistan Crypto Council, according to reports from local media The country of 247 million is looking to expand its digital finance sector, and Zhao’s involvement..
1 year ago

Why Bitcoin Works Like a Global Clock

Let’s talk about something you probably haven’t put together before—Bitcoin and time At first glance, they might seem unrelated, but once you take a closer look, it’s clear they’re closely tied From how Bitcoin is built to how it impacts your decisions, time plays a big role What’s a Time Chain Anyway Back when Satoshi Nakamoto..
1 year ago

Asian Markets Fall as Kiyosaki Warns of Depression

Robert Kiyosaki, the author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, believes the market downturn he predicted years ago is now here On social media platform X, he told his 27 million followers that the United States could be heading toward an economic depression, not just a recession “In my book Rich Dad’s Prophecy, I warned that the biggest stock market..
1 year ago