This new financial company uses a killer domain to garner credibility. Hi. Aside from being the abbreviation for Hawaii, it’s one of the most common informal greetings in the English language. As it turns out, Hi is also a handy brand name. ... Continue Reading1 Comment
What does bitcoin sub-$30k mean for the domain market?
· UncategorizedSome thoughts about the state of crypto markets and the impact on domain name values. The price of bitcoin fell below $30,000 this morning, making it down 55% since its high in April. Other cryptocurrencies are faring even worse. Ether is down 60% ... Continue Reading6 Comments
A counterparty wanting to use cryptocurrency for a domain is a red flag
· Domain SalesThere are few legitimate reasons to use cryptocurrency in domain transactions. I've been thinking a lot about cryptocurrency as a payment and disbursement option for domain transactions. The key question is why someone would buy a domain or accept ... Continue Reading27 Comments
Chinese gambling company buys cryptocurrency firm that owns BTC.com
· UncategorizedThe company, which generated just $1.4 million last quarter, has a billion dollar market cap. 500.com, a Chinese gambling company, is acquiring Blockchain Alliance Technologies Holding Company, the company announced today. Blockchain Alliance ... Continue Reading5 Comments
Bitcoin’s massive salesforce
· UncategorizedBitcoin has an incentivized salesforce that keeps drawing in new money. The value of bitcoin is surging once again. Depending on who you ask, bitcoin is either a currency (it's uncommonly used as one) or a store of value (a very lousy one). One ... Continue Reading11 Comments
Sell a domain name for bitcoin? Make sure to report it to the IRS
· UncategorizedA crypto transaction is not a tax-free transaction. U.S. taxpayers who sell domain names for cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin and ether must report these as income on their income tax returns. For this year's tax returns, the Internal Revenue ... Continue Reading12 Comments
NameSilo sold $840k of bitcoin before the crash
· Domain RegistrarsRegistrar cashed out before market turmoil hit. Like many assets, the value of bitcoin fell precipitously in recent weeks. The value of a bitcoin has fallen in about half. One domain name company had the good fortune of selling a cache of ... Continue Reading5 Comments
20 end user domain name sales up to $55,000
· Domain SalesA cryptocurrency exchange, clothing designer and customized apparel company bought domain names. Blockchain and cryptocurrency companies continue to buy domain names, and this week's chart-leader at Sedo was BTCExchange.com for $55,000. This was one ... Continue Reading2 Comments
Crypto and Blockchain are registered with the Trademark Clearinghouse
· Policy & LawWant to register a new TLD with one of these suddenly hot terms? You're going to deal with the TMCH. Remember the Trademark Clearinghouse for new top level domain names? By getting a mark filed with the Trademark Clearinghouse (TMCH), a company can ... Continue Reading4 Comments
#1 in 2017: Domain name scoops
· UncategorizedThis is the tenth and final post in a series covering the most-viewed stories on Domain Name Wire in 2017. You can tell a lot about what companies are up to by observing domain names. The top three stories on DNW this year (in terms of views) were ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
