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Domain Name Wire
ICANN considers in-person attendance for October meeting in Seattle
Organization looks to have in-person attendance at meeting for the first time in 2 years. ICANN is considering having in-person attendance for its upcoming ICANN 72 meeting scheduled for October 23-28 in Seattle. It would be the first meeting to have...
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ICANN considers in-person attendance for October meeting in Seattle
Organization looks to have in-person attendance at meeting for the first time in 2 years. ICANN is considering having in-person attendance for its upcoming ICANN 72 meeting scheduled for October 23-28 in Seattle. It would be the first meeting to have...
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May 26, 2021, 10:43 pm
Domain Name Wire
Domain records aid in investigating dead crypto exchange owner
Domain records help connect the dots to uncover dead crypto exchange owner’s history. CBC News has a remarkable story about the death of Gerald Cotten, who was CEO of the Canadian cryptocurrency exchange QuadrigaCX. It’s a thrilling tale ...
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Domain records aid in investigating dead crypto exchange owner
Domain records help connect the dots to uncover dead crypto exchange owner’s history. CBC News has a remarkable story about the death of Gerald Cotten, who was CEO of the Canadian cryptocurrency exchange QuadrigaCX. It’s a thrilling tale ...
Discussion
May 26, 2021, 10:28 pm
Domain Name Wire
Panel faults ICANN and tells it to make a decision on .web
Panel determines that ICANN violated its bylaws by failing to make a decision about Verisign’s deal for .web. “…[ICANN] has violated its commitment to make decisions by applying documented policies objectively and fairly.” Th...
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Panel faults ICANN and tells it to make a decision on .web
Panel determines that ICANN violated its bylaws by failing to make a decision about Verisign’s deal for .web. “…[ICANN] has violated its commitment to make decisions by applying documented policies objectively and fairly.” Th...
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May 26, 2021, 6:23 pm
Domain Name Wire
17 recent end user domain name sales
A couple of religious groups, a green energy company, and an AI company bought domain names. Last week’s end user domain sales list with full of blockchain-related purchases. This week, I didn’t find any. Perhaps it’s an anomaly. Or...
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17 recent end user domain name sales
A couple of religious groups, a green energy company, and an AI company bought domain names. Last week’s end user domain sales list with full of blockchain-related purchases. This week, I didn’t find any. Perhaps it’s an anomaly. Or...
Discussion
May 26, 2021, 1:37 pm
The Domains
Facebook, Twitter and Instagram need to comply with the new rules or get banned in India
India is rolling new rules for social media platforms. Social media giants have to start complying with rules set out by the Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. According to India Today, the platforms will have to appoint compl...
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Facebook, Twitter and Instagram need to comply with the new rules or get banned in India
India is rolling new rules for social media platforms. Social media giants have to start complying with rules set out by the Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. According to India Today, the platforms will have to appoint compl...
Discussion
May 26, 2021, 12:27 am
The Domains
Sedo weekly domain name sales led by MyCannabis.com
Sedo released their weekly domain name sales and MyCannabis.com led the way at $42,000. Sergei.com was second at $33,000. Binance.NL was third at 15,000 Euro, ($18,372). 41 .com sales 28 cctld sales 11 other tld sales Top 3 highlights of public SedoM...
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Sedo weekly domain name sales led by MyCannabis.com
Sedo released their weekly domain name sales and MyCannabis.com led the way at $42,000. Sergei.com was second at $33,000. Binance.NL was third at 15,000 Euro, ($18,372). 41 .com sales 28 cctld sales 11 other tld sales Top 3 highlights of public SedoM...
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May 25, 2021, 8:31 pm
Domain Name Wire
Consider hold time when evaluating your domain investment returns
Your annualized rate of return might not be as good as you think. Yesterday I highlighted some domain name sales from 2004 that seem like incredible bargains today. I also pointed out that, in order to get a 10% annualized return on something you bou...
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Consider hold time when evaluating your domain investment returns
Your annualized rate of return might not be as good as you think. Yesterday I highlighted some domain name sales from 2004 that seem like incredible bargains today. I also pointed out that, in order to get a 10% annualized return on something you bou...
Discussion
May 25, 2021, 6:54 pm
The Domains
Two factor authentication is now available at Afternic
After many people asking for two factor authentication at Afternic, it has finally arrived. An email went out today and now members can set up two factor authentication. Steps: Go to your Afternic Account Details page. Scroll down to the Security sec...
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Two factor authentication is now available at Afternic
After many people asking for two factor authentication at Afternic, it has finally arrived. An email went out today and now members can set up two factor authentication. Steps: Go to your Afternic Account Details page. Scroll down to the Security sec...
Discussion
May 25, 2021, 6:25 pm
Domain Name Wire
Set up two-factor authentication on your Afternic account
Here’s how to add security to your Afternic account. One of the bigger security risks in the domain aftermarket has been the lack of two-factor authentication for Afternic accounts. If someone hacks into your Afternic account, they can decrease...
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Set up two-factor authentication on your Afternic account
Here’s how to add security to your Afternic account. One of the bigger security risks in the domain aftermarket has been the lack of two-factor authentication for Afternic accounts. If someone hacks into your Afternic account, they can decrease...
Discussion
May 25, 2021, 5:28 pm
Domain Name Wire
PIR increases prizes for this year’s .Org Impact Awards
Winners will take home at least $10,000 each this year. Public Interest Registry (PIR), the organization that runs .org domains, has opened the nomination process for the 2021 .ORG Impact Awards. This year’s awards have two fewer categories but...
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PIR increases prizes for this year’s .Org Impact Awards
Winners will take home at least $10,000 each this year. Public Interest Registry (PIR), the organization that runs .org domains, has opened the nomination process for the 2021 .ORG Impact Awards. This year’s awards have two fewer categories but...
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May 25, 2021, 12:25 pm
