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The Domains
Sedo weekly domain name sales led by AwesomeWoman.com
Sedo released their weekly domain name sales and AwesomeWoman.com led the way at $26,000. Amaze.co was second at $25,000 and Frank.co was right behind that at $23,000. 41 .com sales 22 cctld sales 7 other tld sales I had one on there this week with B...
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Sedo weekly domain name sales led by AwesomeWoman.com
Sedo released their weekly domain name sales and AwesomeWoman.com led the way at $26,000. Amaze.co was second at $25,000 and Frank.co was right behind that at $23,000. 41 .com sales 22 cctld sales 7 other tld sales I had one on there this week with B...
Discussion
October 12, 2021, 6:55 pm
Domain Name Wire
EU Directive on domain owner data could create headaches for domain companies
It doesn’t seem to “ban anonymous websites” but could create headaches for the domain industry. The European Union is working on a Directive around cyber security that could impact domain names and Whois. But like the EU’s Gen...
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EU Directive on domain owner data could create headaches for domain companies
It doesn’t seem to “ban anonymous websites” but could create headaches for the domain industry. The European Union is working on a Directive around cyber security that could impact domain names and Whois. But like the EU’s Gen...
Discussion
October 12, 2021, 6:04 pm
Domain Name Wire
Investing in .hk domains
Kassey Lee examines the market for .hk domain names. Being born and raised in Hong Kong, I’m aware that money and investing are part of the social fabric of this great city. In this article, I want to explore the topic of investing in .hk domai...
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Investing in .hk domains
Kassey Lee examines the market for .hk domain names. Being born and raised in Hong Kong, I’m aware that money and investing are part of the social fabric of this great city. In this article, I want to explore the topic of investing in .hk domai...
Discussion
October 12, 2021, 1:13 pm
Domain Name Wire
Australian server company tries reverse domain name hijacking
WIPO panelist determines that Australian company filed cybersquatting case in bad faith. An Australian hosting and server business has been found to have engaged in reverse domain name hijacking. GSL Networks Pty Ltd. operates a business called Strea...
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Australian server company tries reverse domain name hijacking
WIPO panelist determines that Australian company filed cybersquatting case in bad faith. An Australian hosting and server business has been found to have engaged in reverse domain name hijacking. GSL Networks Pty Ltd. operates a business called Strea...
Discussion
October 11, 2021, 6:12 pm
Domain Name Wire
MMX returns £58.0 million to shareholders after GoDaddy deal
Fully subscribed tender offer returns cash to shareholders. MMX (aka Minds + Machines, AIM: MMX) has completed a tender offer and returned £58.0 million to shareholders. The tender offer was initiated to return capital to shareholders after GoD...
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MMX returns £58.0 million to shareholders after GoDaddy deal
Fully subscribed tender offer returns cash to shareholders. MMX (aka Minds + Machines, AIM: MMX) has completed a tender offer and returned £58.0 million to shareholders. The tender offer was initiated to return capital to shareholders after GoD...
Discussion
October 11, 2021, 5:47 pm
Domain Name Wire
Seven IP attorneys walk into a bar…
Couldn’t they have just settled this dispute at an INTA meeting? A recent UDRP case featured seven IP attorneys: the Complainant, the Complainant’s counsel, the Respondent, the Respondent’s counsel, and three IP attorneys as panelis...
Discussion
Seven IP attorneys walk into a bar…
Couldn’t they have just settled this dispute at an INTA meeting? A recent UDRP case featured seven IP attorneys: the Complainant, the Complainant’s counsel, the Respondent, the Respondent’s counsel, and three IP attorneys as panelis...
Discussion
October 11, 2021, 4:03 pm
Domain Name Wire
Ethereum Name Service – DNW Podcast #358
How to connect “regular” domains with Ethereum Name Service. There are a handful of competing blockchain-based, alt-root domain name systems popping up. One of these made a big announcement recently: it now works with any second level dom...
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Ethereum Name Service – DNW Podcast #358
How to connect “regular” domains with Ethereum Name Service. There are a handful of competing blockchain-based, alt-root domain name systems popping up. One of these made a big announcement recently: it now works with any second level dom...
Discussion
October 11, 2021, 3:30 pm
DomainSherpa
DomainSherpa – 10+11=21: Breaking News with Reza Sardeha of DAN.com – October 11, 2021
JT, Drew, and Chris Zuiker are joined by Reza Sardeha of DAN.com to provide an exciting update on the MediaOptions & DAN.com partnership and to announce a new deal between DAN.com & DomainSherpa! Some key moments from the show include an upda...
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DomainSherpa – 10+11=21: Breaking News with Reza Sardeha of DAN.com – October 11, 2021
JT, Drew, and Chris Zuiker are joined by Reza Sardeha of DAN.com to provide an exciting update on the MediaOptions & DAN.com partnership and to announce a new deal between DAN.com & DomainSherpa! Some key moments from the show include an upda...
Discussion
October 11, 2021, 2:52 pm
Domain Name Wire
Marc Lore-backed Wizard Acquired Wizard.com
Company that just raised $50 million also acquired Wizard.com. Funding for AI-related startups is at an all-time high. According to information gathered by Statista, AI funding reached around $20 billion in Q2 2021. This year is set to eclipse 2020&r...
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Marc Lore-backed Wizard Acquired Wizard.com
Company that just raised $50 million also acquired Wizard.com. Funding for AI-related startups is at an all-time high. According to information gathered by Statista, AI funding reached around $20 billion in Q2 2021. This year is set to eclipse 2020&r...
Discussion
October 11, 2021, 1:05 pm
The Domains
Liquid Market Report for Q3 2021 released
Giuseppe Graziano released his Q3 2021 Liquid Market Report This was a record quarter with over $12M in 2L .com sales. The record in 2L .com sales contributed to make Q3 2021 the best quarter since the inception of the Report in 2016. 96% of the sale...
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Liquid Market Report for Q3 2021 released
Giuseppe Graziano released his Q3 2021 Liquid Market Report This was a record quarter with over $12M in 2L .com sales. The record in 2L .com sales contributed to make Q3 2021 the best quarter since the inception of the Report in 2016. 96% of the sale...
Discussion
October 8, 2021, 9:04 pm
