Unstoppable Domains launches direct negotiations

I think it’s safe to say Unstoppable Domains is one of the new players that’s looking to be the new DAN. They are now giving customers complete control over negotiations on their marketplace. It’s something that a lot of domain investors have been requesting from all marketplaces and it’s good to see some are listening. [...]

By |December 19th, 2024|Uncategorized|

A bad experience with an accounting firm spurred this founder to start Aiwyn

Accounting firms are struggling to adopt high-tech solutions. That’s according to a survey earlier this year from Rightsworks, which found that, while 88% of firms believe tech has had a positive impact on their efficiency, 60% are suffering from disconnected systems, inconsistent processes, and a lack of standardized workflows. Startups like Aiwyn are trying to [...]

By |December 19th, 2024|Uncategorized|

D3 and Dominion Join the Sponsors of the 2025 ICA Annual Member Meeting!

We’re excited to welcome D3 to our growing lineup of sponsors for the upcoming ICA Member Meeting! As an ICA member and industry pioneer, D3 is committed to building on the foundation of the domain industry and supporting new opportunities for registries, registrars, and domain investors. Fred Hsu (CEO & Co-Founder of D3), Susan Lawrence and Kevin Kreuser will be joining us [...]

By |December 19th, 2024|Uncategorized|

Why Most People Haven’t Heard of the DNS Root Server System

At the ICANN 81 meeting in Istanbul on 10 November 2024, I gave a presentation about the DNS Root Server System, in an effort to increase understanding of the Root Server System (RSS) and Root Server Operators (RSOs). The talk was intended for the members of the ICANN Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC), but much of [...]

By |December 19th, 2024|Uncategorized|

Decart nabs $32M at $500M+ valuation to build AI tech and ‘open world’ apps

A young startup that emerged from stealth less than two months ago with big-name backers and bigger ambitions is returning to the spotlight.  Decart is building what its CEO and co-founder Dean Leitersdorf (pictured above, right) describes as “a fully vertically integrated AI research lab,” alongside enterprise and consumer products based on the lab’s work. [...]

By |December 19th, 2024|Uncategorized|

In just 4 months AI coding assistant Cursor raised another $100M at a $2.5B valuation led by Thrive, sources say

Anysphere, the developer of AI-powered coding assistant Cursor, raised $100 million Series B at a post-money valuation of $2.6 billion, according to sources with knowledge of the deal. The round is being led by returning investor Thrive Capital, the person said.  This new funding comes just four months after Anysphere raised its $60 million Series [...]

By |December 19th, 2024|Uncategorized|