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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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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...
Discussion
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
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
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...
Discussion
May 25, 2021, 12:25 pm
Domain Name Wire
You might kick yourself after looking at this list from 2004
Here’s what you could have paid for these incredible domains back in 2004. Last week Alcove.com sold for over $100,000 in a DropCatch.com auction, spurring discussion on twitter about the escalation of wholesale pricing for domain names. George...
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You might kick yourself after looking at this list from 2004
Here’s what you could have paid for these incredible domains back in 2004. Last week Alcove.com sold for over $100,000 in a DropCatch.com auction, spurring discussion on twitter about the escalation of wholesale pricing for domain names. George...
Discussion
May 24, 2021, 4:51 pm
Domain Name Wire
How cryptocurrency drives the domain aftermarket – DNW Podcast #339
Will a drop in cryptocurrency prices impact the domain aftermarket? Crypto markets had a wild ride last week. My guest this week, Amanda Waltz of Saw.com, discusses the impact that cryptocurrency prices have on domain name sales. Even if you don&rsqu...
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How cryptocurrency drives the domain aftermarket – DNW Podcast #339
Will a drop in cryptocurrency prices impact the domain aftermarket? Crypto markets had a wild ride last week. My guest this week, Amanda Waltz of Saw.com, discusses the impact that cryptocurrency prices have on domain name sales. Even if you don&rsqu...
Discussion
May 24, 2021, 3:30 pm
Domain Name Wire
Bhavin Turakhia’s Zeta raises $250M from Softbank, making it a Unicorn
Turakhia’s latest started is now a unicorn. Bhavin Turakhia’s latest business has raised a $250 million Series C investment from SoftBank Vision Fund 2, valuing the company at $1.45 billion. Zeta is a banking technology company, offering ...
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Bhavin Turakhia’s Zeta raises $250M from Softbank, making it a Unicorn
Turakhia’s latest started is now a unicorn. Bhavin Turakhia’s latest business has raised a $250 million Series C investment from SoftBank Vision Fund 2, valuing the company at $1.45 billion. Zeta is a banking technology company, offering ...
Discussion
May 24, 2021, 3:05 pm
Domain Name Wire
One writing guru tries to hijack domain from another writing guru
Here’s a case to write home about. Wendi Weiner, who promotes her writing services at WritingGuru.net, has been found to have tried reverse domain name hijacking TheWritingGuru.com in a UDRP. Charles Euchner registered TheWritingGuru.com in 200...
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One writing guru tries to hijack domain from another writing guru
Here’s a case to write home about. Wendi Weiner, who promotes her writing services at WritingGuru.net, has been found to have tried reverse domain name hijacking TheWritingGuru.com in a UDRP. Charles Euchner registered TheWritingGuru.com in 200...
Discussion
May 21, 2021, 3:49 pm
Domain Name Wire
ICANN to terminate Pheenix domain registrar
This Phoenix won’t rise from the dead. ICANN is terminating its accreditation agreement with domain name registrar Pheenix. The domain name overseer sent a breach notice to the registrar on April 25 and followed up with a termination notice tod...
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ICANN to terminate Pheenix domain registrar
This Phoenix won’t rise from the dead. ICANN is terminating its accreditation agreement with domain name registrar Pheenix. The domain name overseer sent a breach notice to the registrar on April 25 and followed up with a termination notice tod...
Discussion
May 20, 2021, 9:53 pm
