Epik was a big story for the second year in a row. One of last year's top stories was still a story this year. Last year, domain name registrar Epik ran into trouble. In September 2022, Epik announced that Rob Monster was departing as CEO. ... Continue Reading4 Comments
2023’s top stories – DNW Podcast #465
· PodcastsReviewing the year in the domain name business. 2023 has been full of activity in the domain name business. There have been acquisitions, changes in hot technologies, and much, much more. On today’s show, I discuss what I think were the five ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Epik trying to retain customers with free renewals
· Domain RegistrarsTwo customers report they were offered free renewals when transferring domains to another registrar. Two Epik customers say the company tried to retain their business by offering free renewals. On Twitter, marketer Adam Yamada said Epik called ... Continue Reading18 Comments
Epik cures breach but questions remain
· Domain RegistrarsBreaches cured but registrar still needs ICANN's approval for change of control. Last Friday, before the long holiday weekend in the U.S., ICANN published an update on the situation at domain name registrar Epik. The organization said that Epik ... Continue Reading6 Comments
Epik shows gap in RAA, ICANN Compliance
· Policy & LawThe Registrar Accreditation Agreement should be changed to allow ICANN to step in sooner. During the months-long saga over Epik, many people have asked, "Where's ICANN?" The visible troubles at ICANN began last year with the company failing to ... Continue Reading9 Comments
Epik is sold
· Domain RegistrarsDeal completed after lawsuit settlement. The sale of Epik to a new entity has been completed, Domain Name Wire has confirmed. Earlier this week, the company agreed to sell its registrar and hosting business to Epik LLC, a new entity for which we ... Continue Reading34 Comments
ICANN sends breach notice to Epik
· Domain RegistrarsThe company has three weeks to pay up and address issues. ICANN sent a breach notice (pdf) to Epik yesterday, giving it until June 22 to fix a number of problems. The official reason for the breach notice is the company's failure to pay its ... Continue Reading10 Comments
Epik agrees to be sold, Temporary Restraining Order requested to block deal
· Domain RegistrarsDeal would pay off debt to many domain registries, and the new entity might be able to pay back customers. Domain name registrar Epik has agreed to sell many of its assets for $4.9 million, most of which will be used to pay outstanding debt, ... Continue Reading26 Comments
Epik customer amends lawsuit over worries of asset sale
· Policy & LawMatthew Adkisson is worried that an asset sale would leave people like him holding the bag. A man who sued domain name registrar Epik because the company owes him $327,000 has amended his lawsuit. Matthew Adkisson agreed to buy nourish.com for ... Continue Reading13 Comments
April’s top domain stories
· UncategorizedGoDaddy, AI and Epik were top stories on Domain Name Wire last month. These were the top five stories on Domain Name Wire last month ranked by views: 1. GoDaddy acquires five more top level domains - GoDaddy acquired .wiki, .tattoo, .ink and ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
