EnCirca announced a new service that converts traditional domain names into blockchain-based assets without breaking DNS. The company partnered with DOMA, a platform built to align with existing internet standards instead of creating parallel systems. The announcement came from Boston, with the company highlighting that this capability applies to nearly all major extensions across the internet. [Read more…]
NameSilo Technologies Corp. announced that it has signed a letter of intent to acquire all issued and outstanding shares of Reach Systems Inc., a Canadian engineering and manufacturing company based in Nanaimo, British Columbia. The agreement sets a purchase price of C$4,500,000, marking a significant move for a business long recognized for digital infrastructure and internet-focused holdings. [Read more…]
GoDaddy has moved quickly to grow its Airo.ai experience by adding six new AI agents built for small business owners. Announced from Tempe, Arizona, the update follows the public Beta launch of Airo.ai and shows that GoDaddy is serious about giving entrepreneurs practical help with marketing, operations, and website management. The goal is simple: save time, reduce busywork, and make it easier for small businesses to bring in customers and protect their online assets. [Read more…]
Scammers are getting more creative with phishing attempts, and the latest wave of fake ICANN emails is a perfect example. These messages claim that you must “verify your email within 48 hours” or risk losing DNS access to your domain name. It looks urgent. It sounds official. It uses ICANN’s name. But it’s completely fake.
Expert analysis and commentary on ICANN’s latest move to secure the Internet’s future.
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is preparing for a defining moment in Internet history. At this year’s Web Summit in Lisbon, the nonprofit behind the Domain Name System (DNS) is spotlighting two crucial issues: the expansion of digital identity through new domain extensions and the growing global pressure threatening to fragment the Internet as we know it. [Read more…]
Updated November 3, 2025
Someone stole the domain name Perl.com. They thought it was just a domain name snafu, but in fact it was stolen, transferred from one domain name registrar to another without the owner’s permission.
I am seeing more and more domain names get stolen recently, especially as the value of domain names goes up. This has been a trend over the past few years, and that’s why I’ve written this post. Some domain names are selling hundreds of thousands of dollars. But that’s not that important if you’re domain name is stolen and your website is down, you’re losing business, and you no longer have access to your email. So, it’s imperative that you protect this valuable digital asset that you own. If you suddenly find that someone stole your domain name from you, then you need to act quickly. The longer you wait the more difficult it will be to recover. Here’s what you need to do if someone stole your domain name. [Read more…]
In the next round of new generic top-level domain (gTLD) applications, applicants face the risk of selecting a string that someone else also applies for. In prior rounds, when more than one applicant submitted the same string, they entered a “contention set.” Then they could either resolve that privately or go into an official auction run by Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). Private deals were allowed. But under new rules, once reveal day arrives, private resolution isn’t allowed. That means losers in a contention set must withdraw (and forfeit large sums) or bid in the ICANN auction. The stakes are high. With application fees over US$200,000 and additional legal/consulting costs, one wrong string choice can cost a lot. [Read more…]
The Public Interest Registry (PIR), operator of the .ORG Top-Level Domain, has announced an expanded partnership with the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) to disrupt criminal networks that profit from online child sexual abuse. The initiative extends PIR’s existing sponsorship to domain registrars, giving them free access to IWF’s detection tools for identifying and blocking abusive websites. [Read more…]
Webnames.ca is celebrating a milestone few tech companies reach—25 years of helping Canadians claim their place online. As Canada’s original .CA domain registrar, the Vancouver-based company has shaped how businesses, non-profits, and individuals establish and protect their digital footprint.
Hilco Global has announced that the intellectual property assets of Rite Aid®, one of America’s most recognized retail pharmacy brands, are officially available for acquisition. The sale includes the RiteAid.com domain name, the brand’s iconic trademarks, and valuable customer loyalty data — representing a rare opportunity to own a cornerstone of consumer trust and retail history.