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…]