Freename scores $6.5 million Series A

Company says funding will help it bridge the gap between web3 and DNS. Web3 naming platform Freename has secured a $6.5 million Series A round, the company announced today. That’s on top of a $2.5 million seed round it raised in 2023. Like many web3 naming companies, Freename started by offering alt-root domain names that [...]

The ICA Hosts Second Annual Levine Lecture Featuring David H. Bernstein

The Internet Commerce Association (ICA) was honored to host the second annual Levine Lecture on July 21, 2025. This year’s lecture featured renowned intellectual property attorney David H. Bernstein, who delivered a compelling presentation titled “Trademark Infringement and Other Close Cases – Adjudicating UDRP Disputes in the Face of Hotly Disputed Facts.” Introductions were offered by Zak [...]

NameJet/SnapNames June 2025 Aftermarket report led by Sleeps.com

NameJet/SnapNames released their June 2025 aftermarket report. It was a strong month, especially considering June starts the summer doldrums. NameJet Domain Name Brand Name Product Sales Amount   sleeps.com Namejet Expiry $41,000   firstdefense.com Namejet Expiry $29,000   quebecregion.com Namejet Expiry $26,005   outlander.com Namejet Expiry $21,506   beek.com Namejet Expiry $21,500   cia.org Namejet [...]

Sedo weekly domain name sales led by ferienhaus.de

Sedo released their weekly domain name sales and ferienhaus.de led the way at 357,000 Euro, ($417,670). Already up and running, Vacation home in Germany is the proper translation I believe. Buno.com was the top .com at $95,000. 61 .com sales 31 cctld sales 14 other tld sales Domain name Price Currency         [...]