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Domain Name Wire
At least 9 domain name companies heading to SXSW in Austin this week
Domain companies setting up shop in Austin later this week. SXSW Interactive kicks off in Austin on Friday. Among the 30,000+ attendees will be at least 9 domain name companies. Here’s what I know so far about domain name companies in attendanc...
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At least 9 domain name companies heading to SXSW in Austin this week
Domain companies setting up shop in Austin later this week. SXSW Interactive kicks off in Austin on Friday. Among the 30,000+ attendees will be at least 9 domain name companies. Here’s what I know so far about domain name companies in attendanc...
Discussion
March 5, 2014, 8:19 pm
Domain Shane
Did Andy Booth Lose His Bitcoins from the Sale of Gox.com?
Most people know of the sale by Andy Booth of Gox.com to Mt. Gox and the subsequent bankruptcy that followed (of Mt.Gox not Andy). I knew that Andy had received Bitcoins of part of the deal and was curious if he had lost any with the clos...
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Did Andy Booth Lose His Bitcoins from the Sale of Gox.com?
Most people know of the sale by Andy Booth of Gox.com to Mt. Gox and the subsequent bankruptcy that followed (of Mt.Gox not Andy). I knew that Andy had received Bitcoins of part of the deal and was curious if he had lost any with the clos...
Discussion
March 5, 2014, 8:01 pm
The Domains
Overstock Exceeds $1million in Bitcoin Sales and Projects up to $20 million by the end of the year.
Overstock has topped over $1million in Bitcoin sales in two months. Coinbase.com sat down with Patrick Byrne, CEO of Overstock. The initial projections for sales processed with bitcoin on Overstock.com this year was set at $3-5m, but this figure has...
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Overstock Exceeds $1million in Bitcoin Sales and Projects up to $20 million by the end of the year.
Overstock has topped over $1million in Bitcoin sales in two months. Coinbase.com sat down with Patrick Byrne, CEO of Overstock. The initial projections for sales processed with bitcoin on Overstock.com this year was set at $3-5m, but this figure has...
Discussion
March 5, 2014, 6:31 pm
Domain Name Wire
Yahoo Ad: We’ve helped 1,000s of domain squatters
Ad claims Yahoo! helps “domain squatters” build websites. Nat Cohen sent me some screenshots of an ad Yahoo! is running to promote its webhosting services. I think domainers will get a rise out of the message. Slide 1: Although Nat wasn&r...
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Yahoo Ad: We’ve helped 1,000s of domain squatters
Ad claims Yahoo! helps “domain squatters” build websites. Nat Cohen sent me some screenshots of an ad Yahoo! is running to promote its webhosting services. I think domainers will get a rise out of the message. Slide 1: Although Nat wasn&r...
Discussion
March 5, 2014, 5:41 pm
The Domains
NASDAQ Private Market Launches To Allow People To Buy Shares Of Pre-IPO Companies
The NASDAQ Private Market, LLC announced today the launch of its new capital marketplace for private companies. The NASDAQ Private Market site is at NPM.com NASDAQ Private Market was formed in March of 2013 as a joint venture between The NASDAQ OMX G...
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NASDAQ Private Market Launches To Allow People To Buy Shares Of Pre-IPO Companies
The NASDAQ Private Market, LLC announced today the launch of its new capital marketplace for private companies. The NASDAQ Private Market site is at NPM.com NASDAQ Private Market was formed in March of 2013 as a joint venture between The NASDAQ OMX G...
Discussion
March 5, 2014, 4:26 pm
Domain Name Wire
DomainFest is less than a month away. Here’s why I’m going.
DomainSponsor’s annual domain name conference is just a few weeks away. This year’s date-shifted DomainFest conference is less than a month away, kicking off on March 31. I just booked my travel for the event, which is one of many domain ...
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DomainFest is less than a month away. Here’s why I’m going.
DomainSponsor’s annual domain name conference is just a few weeks away. This year’s date-shifted DomainFest conference is less than a month away, kicking off on March 31. I just booked my travel for the event, which is one of many domain ...
Discussion
March 5, 2014, 4:16 pm
The Domains
Radix Looking To Hire Registrar Partner Manager-US, Canada and Latin America
Our friends at Radix are looking to hire a Registrar Partner Manager. As a Registrar Partner Manager, you will be responsible for our partners in the US, Canada and Latin America. Your job is to a) ensure a wide distribution network in the local mar...
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Radix Looking To Hire Registrar Partner Manager-US, Canada and Latin America
Our friends at Radix are looking to hire a Registrar Partner Manager. As a Registrar Partner Manager, you will be responsible for our partners in the US, Canada and Latin America. Your job is to a) ensure a wide distribution network in the local mar...
Discussion
March 5, 2014, 3:24 pm
Domain Name Wire
“Income Acceleration Mentor” files UDRP against JustBelieve.com
Company filed and dismissed two lawsuits against domain name before filing UDRP. Life is Now, Inc. has filed a UDRP against the domain name JustBelieve.com. The company promotes coaching by David Neagle, whose website describes him as “Master I...
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“Income Acceleration Mentor” files UDRP against JustBelieve.com
Company filed and dismissed two lawsuits against domain name before filing UDRP. Life is Now, Inc. has filed a UDRP against the domain name JustBelieve.com. The company promotes coaching by David Neagle, whose website describes him as “Master I...
Discussion
March 5, 2014, 3:19 pm
Domain Name Wire
Google Ventures invests $50 million in Auction.com
Company that invested $1.7 million in great domain name in 2009 gets $50 million infusion from Google Ventures. Google Ventures has invested $50 million in real estate auction company Auction.com. I don’t usually write about fundraising by comp...
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Google Ventures invests $50 million in Auction.com
Company that invested $1.7 million in great domain name in 2009 gets $50 million infusion from Google Ventures. Google Ventures has invested $50 million in real estate auction company Auction.com. I don’t usually write about fundraising by comp...
Discussion
March 5, 2014, 2:37 pm
The Domains
UDRP Against Vertical Axis On SNF.com By The SNF-Group.com
The domain name SNF.com has become the lastest generic domain to be hit with a UDRP. The UDRP was filed by S.P.C.M. SA, which according to BusinessWeek.com, the private holding company was founded in France in 1978, “which through its subsidiar...
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UDRP Against Vertical Axis On SNF.com By The SNF-Group.com
The domain name SNF.com has become the lastest generic domain to be hit with a UDRP. The UDRP was filed by S.P.C.M. SA, which according to BusinessWeek.com, the private holding company was founded in France in 1978, “which through its subsidiar...
Discussion
March 5, 2014, 2:32 pm
