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Domain Name Wire
GigPig gets slaughtered in cybersquatting dispute
The domain was registered well before the company existed. GigPig, A UK company that connects musicians with venues for gigs, has been led to the slaughterhouse in a cybersquatting dispute. The company filed a UDRP against GigPig.com, a domain that w...
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GigPig gets slaughtered in cybersquatting dispute
The domain was registered well before the company existed. GigPig, A UK company that connects musicians with venues for gigs, has been led to the slaughterhouse in a cybersquatting dispute. The company filed a UDRP against GigPig.com, a domain that w...
Discussion
July 9, 2024, 6:09 pm
The Domains
Sedo weekly domain name sales led by X.game
Sedo released their weekly domain name sales and X.game led the way at $160,000. 69Bet.com was the top .com at $140,000. Twin.ai sold for $95,000 19 .com sales 25 cctld sales 4 other tld sales Highlights of public SedoMLS sales are: ...
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Sedo weekly domain name sales led by X.game
Sedo released their weekly domain name sales and X.game led the way at $160,000. 69Bet.com was the top .com at $140,000. Twin.ai sold for $95,000 19 .com sales 25 cctld sales 4 other tld sales Highlights of public SedoMLS sales are: ...
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July 9, 2024, 2:27 pm
The Domains
.Me releases their 2023 premium domain report
I would say it’s a bit late but .me released their premium domain name report for 2023. With extensions like .ai and .io stealing the cctld show, .me has not been in the news a lot. Total revenue – 317,500 EUR. [*excluding the registrar&r...
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.Me releases their 2023 premium domain report
I would say it’s a bit late but .me released their premium domain name report for 2023. With extensions like .ai and .io stealing the cctld show, .me has not been in the news a lot. Total revenue – 317,500 EUR. [*excluding the registrar&r...
Discussion
July 9, 2024, 1:52 pm
Domain Name Wire
Google is increasing domain prices up to 25%
Company increases prices on six top level domain names. If you own a lot of domain names offered by Google Registry, you should consider renewing them before August 1. The company is increasing the wholesale price of six of its domain names by $2 eac...
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Google is increasing domain prices up to 25%
Company increases prices on six top level domain names. If you own a lot of domain names offered by Google Registry, you should consider renewing them before August 1. The company is increasing the wholesale price of six of its domain names by $2 eac...
Discussion
July 9, 2024, 1:17 pm
The Domains
Banking.ai top close at Dynadot expired .ai auctions $53,055
First day of July expired .ai auctions at Dynadot/Whois.ai had four 5 figure closes. Banking.ai led the way at $53,055 Domain Price Date Venue banking.ai 53,055 USD 2024-07-08 Dynadot estate.ai 31,501 USD 2024-07-08 Dynadot fc.ai 18,888 USD 2024-07-0...
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Banking.ai top close at Dynadot expired .ai auctions $53,055
First day of July expired .ai auctions at Dynadot/Whois.ai had four 5 figure closes. Banking.ai led the way at $53,055 Domain Price Date Venue banking.ai 53,055 USD 2024-07-08 Dynadot estate.ai 31,501 USD 2024-07-08 Dynadot fc.ai 18,888 USD 2024-07-0...
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July 9, 2024, 3:34 am
Domain Name Wire
D3 applies for .ape and .magic trademarks
Company wants trademarks for new top level domain names. D3, a company that intends to apply for new top level domain names for various web3 communities, has filed internet-to-use U.S. trademark applications for .ape and .magic. The company has annou...
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D3 applies for .ape and .magic trademarks
Company wants trademarks for new top level domain names. D3, a company that intends to apply for new top level domain names for various web3 communities, has filed internet-to-use U.S. trademark applications for .ape and .magic. The company has annou...
Discussion
July 8, 2024, 5:17 pm
Domain Name Wire
Economic termites – DNW Podcast #492
Why this group thinks Verisign shouldn’t be able to raise the price of .com domains. Last month, a consortium of advocacy groups asked the US government to take action against the .com contract with Verisign (NASDAQ: VRSN). On today’s sho...
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Economic termites – DNW Podcast #492
Why this group thinks Verisign shouldn’t be able to raise the price of .com domains. Last month, a consortium of advocacy groups asked the US government to take action against the .com contract with Verisign (NASDAQ: VRSN). On today’s sho...
Discussion
July 8, 2024, 3:30 pm
Domain Name Wire
Identity Digital asks U.S. government for cybersecurity reporting carveout for domain registries
Company argues that registries and registrars should report incidents to ICANN instead of individual governments. Domain name registry business Identity Digital has asked the U.S. government to create a registry and registrar carveout for cybersecuri...
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Identity Digital asks U.S. government for cybersecurity reporting carveout for domain registries
Company argues that registries and registrars should report incidents to ICANN instead of individual governments. Domain name registry business Identity Digital has asked the U.S. government to create a registry and registrar carveout for cybersecuri...
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July 8, 2024, 2:26 pm
Sully's Blog
Domain Crossword for Monday, July 8, 2024
I trust you had a good weekend and you’d like to start your week…
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Domain Crossword for Monday, July 8, 2024
I trust you had a good weekend and you’d like to start your week…
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July 8, 2024, 1:33 pm
Domain Name Wire
Many domain investors need to file a Beneficial Ownership statement
New requirement kicks in this year for companies to file ownership statements. U.S. domain name investors who operate their business as a limited liability company or corporation have a new filing requirement this year. Nearly all businesses (other t...
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Many domain investors need to file a Beneficial Ownership statement
New requirement kicks in this year for companies to file ownership statements. U.S. domain name investors who operate their business as a limited liability company or corporation have a new filing requirement this year. Nearly all businesses (other t...
Discussion
July 8, 2024, 12:20 pm
