Category: Trends

Frax Finance Recovers Control of Domain Names After Security Scare

Frax Finance, a prominent DeFi protocol, recently found itself in a precarious situation when it lost control of its primary domain names, frax.finance and frax.com. The incident raised concerns of a potential hijacking attempt, and it serves as a stark reminder of the importance of domain security in the crypto space. What Happened? Early on…
Unstoppable Domains Expanding to .com: Bridging Web2 and Web3

In a bold move that has raised eyebrows across the internet, Unstoppable Domains, a major player in the Web3 and NFT domain space, has ventured into the world of .com domain names. This unexpected twist has left many wondering why the largest Web3 domain provider would decide to enter the realm of traditional Web2 domains.…
Massive Bidding War for Bets.tv: Exceeds $1.5 Million in Offers

In the fast-evolving world of domain names, there’s a new star on the horizon, and its name is Bets.tv. This memorable domain is at the center of an intense bidding war, and here’s what you need to know about it. The Rise of Bets.tv Bets.tv has become synonymous with the booming sports betting industry, which…
The Arrival of .BOT: Your Ultimate Guide to Amazon’s AI Domain

In a significant move set to reshape the digital landscape, Amazon is launching .BOT, a top-level domain (TLD) geared towards the Artificial Intelligence (AI) industry. EnCirca, a prominent domain name registrar, is proud to offer pre-registrations for .BOT domains, giving businesses and individuals a valuable opportunity to secure their own piece of this emerging digital…
Trademark Battle: Threads Software Limited Challenges Meta Over “Threads”

In an earlier post we had explained to you about the tussle with Meta’s Threads and another Threads, a Slack alternative, which operated on the domain name Threads.com. Meta’s Threads thus had to satisfy the Threads.net domain name. Now another Threads is increasing trouble for Meta’s Threads. This time the trouble is from the UK.…
VeriSign’s Q3 2023 Earnings Report: A Closer Look at the Domain Giant’s Performance

VeriSign, Inc., a significant player in the domain name industry, recently released its financial results for the third quarter of 2023. While the company’s performance remained strong, there are some notable challenges to dissect. Weathering Macro Uncertainties Amid ongoing macroeconomic and geopolitical turbulence, VeriSign managed to report a Q3 revenue of $376 million, showcasing a…
Is GTA 6 on the Horizon? Take-Two Interactive’s Move to Secure GTA6.com Sparks Speculation

The gaming world is buzzing with excitement as Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Rockstar Games, takes a surprising step that could hint at an impending Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) announcement. This development revolves around the acquisition of the domain name gta6.com and a subsequent legal request to transfer ownership. The Domain Acquisition:…
Google’s New “IP Protection”: A Shield for Your Online Privacy

Advertisers and websites have an uncanny ability to follow your digital footsteps, all thanks to a digital tag called your IP address. It’s like a return address on a letter, telling the internet where to send and receive data. However, Google is stepping up its game to give users a fighting chance in the online…
Domain Name Market in 2023: The Chinese Perspective

Recently, the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) unveiled its “Internet Domain Name Industry Report (2023),” offering insights into the domain name landscape. Let’s delve into the report’s key findings to grasp the current trends in the Chinese domain name market. Global Domain Name Market in 2023 As of December 2022, the global…
Vietnam Records More Than 95% Frauds in Banking and Finance Sector

Vietnam has recently been grappling with an alarming surge in online phishing attacks, with over 95% of these attacks targeting the banking and finance sectors. In the first half of this year, the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) received more than 4,000 reports from internet users about fraudulent activities. As we delve into this…