January’s top domain name news

A Netflix cybersquatting dispute was the most popular story on Domain Name Wire in January. Miss any domain news last month? Catch up now: 1. Netflix wins KPop Demon Hunters domain name – Netflix won a UDRP for a domain it probably should have registered before it released the hit movie. 2. Chinese man won’t [...]

By |February 6th, 2026|Uncategorized|

ICANN Contracted Parties Summit going to Manchester in April

Domain registrars and registries will meet in England this April. ICANN’s annual Contracted Parties Summit (CPS) will take place in Manchester, England, from April 27-29. Despite the somewhat off-putting name, CPS is one of ICANN’s more interesting events. The primary audience is domain name registrars and registries (i.e., the contracted parties). It’s a business-focused conference, [...]

By |February 6th, 2026|Uncategorized|

ICA AMA with GoDaddy’s “Broker Tom” Tom McCarthy

Inside High-Value Domain Deals: An AMA with GoDaddy’s Tom McCarthy Premium domain names have become far more than marketing tools. For founders, corporate buyers, and investors, they’re increasingly viewed as long-term brand assets that can shape credibility, clarity, and brand strength from day one. As part of the Internet Commerce Association’s ongoing AMA series, we’re [...]

By |February 6th, 2026|Uncategorized|

How far will Elon Musk take the ‘everything’ business as SpaceX and xAI merge?

Elon Musk has merged SpaceX and xAI, creating what might be the blueprint for a new Silicon Valley power structure. With his $800 billion net worth already rivaling historic conglomerate GE’s peak market cap, and Musk being vocal about his view that “tech victory is decided by velocity of innovation,” the question isn’t whether a personal conglomerate can be built, but rather how far Musk himself is [...]

By |February 6th, 2026|Uncategorized|