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A garlic dip brand, a podcast producer, and a delivery company bought domain names. Occasionally, I see a domain name sale and think, “wait, that’s a top level domain?” That was the case with one.vision on this week’s Sedo lis...
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A garlic dip brand, a podcast producer, and a delivery company bought domain names. Occasionally, I see a domain name sale and think, “wait, that’s a top level domain?” That was the case with one.vision on this week’s Sedo lis...
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April 10, 2025, 1:25 pm
Domain Name Wire
How domain stocks have fared in the market rout
Some domain companies haven’t fallen as much as the broader market. Donald Trump announced an escalated trade war on April 2. The stock (and even bond and crypto) markets have not looked favorably on the development. In the four trading days be...
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How domain stocks have fared in the market rout
Some domain companies haven’t fallen as much as the broader market. Donald Trump announced an escalated trade war on April 2. The stock (and even bond and crypto) markets have not looked favorably on the development. In the four trading days be...
Discussion
April 9, 2025, 4:05 pm
Domain Name Wire
Panelist: “Corrupt” in domain name makes big difference in UDRP
Panelist distinguished this case from another one between the same parties because of a derogatory word in the domain name. Attorney Marc John Randazza has lost a cybersquatting dispute he filed against a gripe site. Randazza took issue with CorruptR...
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Panelist: “Corrupt” in domain name makes big difference in UDRP
Panelist distinguished this case from another one between the same parties because of a derogatory word in the domain name. Attorney Marc John Randazza has lost a cybersquatting dispute he filed against a gripe site. Randazza took issue with CorruptR...
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April 9, 2025, 3:28 pm
Domain Name Wire
Could tariffs hit digital goods and services like domain names?
Countries could strike back against against web infrastructure countries, even if it’s not in the form of tariffs. Donald Trump has announced sweeping tariffs that primarily target physical goods imported into the United States. In response, af...
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Could tariffs hit digital goods and services like domain names?
Countries could strike back against against web infrastructure countries, even if it’s not in the form of tariffs. Donald Trump has announced sweeping tariffs that primarily target physical goods imported into the United States. In response, af...
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April 9, 2025, 1:11 pm
Domain Name Wire
Georgia Department of Transportation fails to take down adult massage site
It’s concerned about the services being offered at GDOT .com. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has lost a cybersquatting complaint it filed against the registrant of gdot .com. The state’s department of transportation uses ...
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Georgia Department of Transportation fails to take down adult massage site
It’s concerned about the services being offered at GDOT .com. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has lost a cybersquatting complaint it filed against the registrant of gdot .com. The state’s department of transportation uses ...
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April 8, 2025, 4:58 pm
Domain Name Wire
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirms ruling in TRX.com cybersquatting case
Appeals court confirms domain owner wasn’t cybersquatting with his purchase of TRX.com. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court’s ruling in a cybersquatting case involving TRX.com. The lower court had ruled that the ...
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Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirms ruling in TRX.com cybersquatting case
Appeals court confirms domain owner wasn’t cybersquatting with his purchase of TRX.com. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court’s ruling in a cybersquatting case involving TRX.com. The lower court had ruled that the ...
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April 8, 2025, 4:09 pm
Domain Name Wire
DNA to launch directory to help new top level domain applicants
Service providers can submit for inclusion in the directory. The Domain Name Association (DNA), a trade group part of i2Coalition, is creating a directory to help groups interested in applying for new top level domains. With the next round of top lev...
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DNA to launch directory to help new top level domain applicants
Service providers can submit for inclusion in the directory. The Domain Name Association (DNA), a trade group part of i2Coalition, is creating a directory to help groups interested in applying for new top level domains. With the next round of top lev...
Discussion
April 8, 2025, 1:01 pm
Domain Name Wire
Court finds domain registrar in contempt, keeps 35.com domain frozen
Judge said Chinese domain company failed to comply with court order. A United States district judge has found (pdf) Leascend Technology Co., Ltd to be in civil contempt of court. The action stems from a lawsuit Meta Platforms, parent company of Faceb...
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Court finds domain registrar in contempt, keeps 35.com domain frozen
Judge said Chinese domain company failed to comply with court order. A United States district judge has found (pdf) Leascend Technology Co., Ltd to be in civil contempt of court. The action stems from a lawsuit Meta Platforms, parent company of Faceb...
Discussion
April 7, 2025, 5:21 pm
Domain Name Wire
Agent jumps into top keywords at Afternic
Term popular with AI and real estate jumped into top 10 most-sold keywords. Afternic has released the list of the most popular keywords in domains sold on its aftermarket platform in January. This list is very useful for domain investors, who can sea...
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Agent jumps into top keywords at Afternic
Term popular with AI and real estate jumped into top 10 most-sold keywords. Afternic has released the list of the most popular keywords in domains sold on its aftermarket platform in January. This list is very useful for domain investors, who can sea...
Discussion
April 7, 2025, 4:30 pm
Domain Name Wire
Braden Pollock’s record year – DNW Podcast #529
He had a record year. Here’s how it breaks down. Braden Pollock had a record year last year, selling $6.5 million of domains. Many of his sales are headline-grabbing, but he also does a robust business with less expensive domains. Today, he rev...
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Braden Pollock’s record year – DNW Podcast #529
He had a record year. Here’s how it breaks down. Braden Pollock had a record year last year, selling $6.5 million of domains. Many of his sales are headline-grabbing, but he also does a robust business with less expensive domains. Today, he rev...
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April 7, 2025, 3:30 pm
