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Roop Gill

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Roop is a Canadian journalist and self-proclaimed globe-trotter. She has lived and worked in Toronto, Sydney and Singapore before calling London home.

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Has Zillow CEO Spencer Rascoff Adopted a Pro-Bitcoin Stance?
Spencer Rascoff, the CEO of online real estate database Zillow, tweeted today that he has bought some bitcoins.
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By Roop Gill
Mar 11, 2014 at 5:42 p.m. UTC
Mar 11, 2014
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HighKart Launches as India’s First Bitcoin E-Tailer
A Delhi-based entrepreneur has launched India's first e-commerce site to exclusively accept bitcoin.
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By Roop Gill
Feb 28, 2014 at 8:30 p.m. UTC
Feb 28, 2014
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Launch of Indian Digital Currency Laxmicoin Postponed Following Raids
The India-focused digital currency is on hold pending a statement on cryptocurrencies by the Reserve Bank of India.
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By Roop Gill
Feb 25, 2014 at 12:50 p.m. UTC
Feb 25, 2014
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Digital Currencies Gaining Popularity in India's Major Cities
Bitcoin and other digital currencies are slowly becoming popular in India's big business and technological hubs.
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By Roop Gill
Feb 15, 2014 at 1:15 p.m. UTC
Feb 15, 2014
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India's Government Claims the RBI is Examining Virtual Currencies
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is reportedly examining the legal and security impact of virtual currencies.
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By Roop Gill
Feb 12, 2014 at 3:12 p.m. UTC
Feb 12, 2014
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Reserve Bank of India Pressed for Clarification on Virtual Currency
An Indian bitcoin enthusiast has pressed the RBI for clarification after it issued a virtual currency warning in December.
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By Roop Gill
Feb 10, 2014 at 9:55 a.m. UTC
Feb 10, 2014
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