.Co domain registry nukes expired domain auctions

Registry will prohibit direct auctions when domains expire. The .co domain name registry is implementing a new rule that will prevent domain registrars from auctioning off expired domains unless they obtain permission from the registry, Domain Name Wire has learned. Under the new policy, which will be implemented no later than October 1, “registrars will [...]

Domains in Stockholm – DNW Podcast #589

Hear from five people who were at Nordic Domain Days last week. Nordic Domain Days took place in Stockholm, Sweden, last week. It was my first time attending the event, and the trip was very worthwhile. Not only was the content good, but the networking was solid as well, with many people I had never [...]

Eighteen domain names end users recently acquired

Barnes & Noble, a tourism site, and a ferry booking business recently bought domain names. I was traveling last week, so the end user list for last week is coming to you today. Sedo’s top public sale last week was honeypot.com for $150,000. This would make a good name for a cybersecurity service or email [...]