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  1. GeorgeK

    CIRA election 2023

    It's that time of year again....check your email. I already endorsed our own Frank Michlick! https://dn.ca/data/avatars/s/0/37.jpg?1663625118@FM
  2. GeorgeK

    DN.ca formatting not working?

    When I try to post, all the formatting options (including image uploads, bold text, emojis, etc.) are completely disabled (they can't be selected). I'm using the latest version of Chrome (Version 112.0.5615.134) on ChromeOS.
  3. GeorgeK

    Happy Canada Day!

    🇨🇦 Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦 While not perfect, we have it great compared to most places in the world. 🌈 ☀️ In the domain industry, we also tend to 'punch above our weight', with numerous successful individuals and companies. Let's keep it going! 👏
  4. GeorgeK

    Editing some of the Member Info?

    I noticed that some of the member info didn't properly transfer over during the transition. For example, in my profile on the "About" tab: GeorgeK It has a "Contact Title" which I think used to be "Interests" (so my answer of 'Finance' no longer makes sense). I couldn't find a way to edit that...
  5. GeorgeK

    .COM Galaxy.com domain name acquired for $1.8 million by Galaxy Digital

    As I noted on my blog: https://freespeech.com/2022/01/29/galaxy-com-domain-name-acquired-for-1-8-million-by-galaxy-digital/ a new SEC filing, plus some digging, reveals that the Galaxy.com domain name was acquired for USD $1.8 million by crypto company Galaxy Digital last year. This is a...
  6. GeorgeK

    Forge.com domain name acquired for $2.2 milion by Forge Global

    As noted on my blog: https://freespeech.com/2021/12/18/forge-com-domain-name-acquired-for-2-2-milion-by-forge-global/ Forge Global has reported in a recent SEC filing that they acquired the forge.com domain name for USD $2,202,000 in the third quarter of 2021.
  7. GeorgeK

    Duplicitous ICANN Working Group Jeopardizes Domain Owners’ Rights

    A duplicitous ICANN Working Group has issued a report that is open for public comments that would have severe negative consequences for domain name owners. In particular, it would tilt the playing field in a domain name dispute (i.e. a UDRP or the URS) involving IGOs (intergovernmental...
  8. GeorgeK

    NFT.com domain name acquired for USD $2 million

    As I just posted on my blog, according to a Canadian securities filing, the NFT.com domain name was acquired for USD $2 million. https://freespeech.com/2021/09/29/nft-com-domain-name-acquired-for-usd-2-million/
  9. GeorgeK

    Hippo.com domain name acquired for $3.3 million

    As I just reported on my blog, https://freespeech.com/2021/08/22/hippo-com-domain-name-acquired-for-3-3-million/ analysis of recent SEC filings allow us to conclude that the Hippo.com domain name was acquired for $3.3 million.
  10. GeorgeK

    CEO.ca (developed website) to be acquired

    I noticed this story today: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/goldspot-expands-technology-footprint-acquisition-143000400.html about CEO.ca, a developed website for investors, being acquired for CAD $6 million in cash + approximately $10 million worth of equity. I'd never heard of the site until...
  11. GeorgeK

    Better.com domain name was acquired for $1,820,000 in 2015

    As I just reported on my blog, the Better.com domain name was acquired in 2015 for USD $1,820,000: https://freespeech.com/2021/08/07/better-com-domain-name-was-acquired-for-1820000-in-2015/
  12. GeorgeK

    FOR SALE Soccer.ca & Football.ca

    After today's glorious victory DANCE by the Canadian women's soccer team over the US at the Olympics, I thought I'd check out soccer.ca and football.ca.... (1) Soccer.ca is listed for sale with a starting bid of CAD $25,000, which would be a reasonable price for that keyword domain. (2)...
  13. GeorgeK

    IS.com domain name changed hands for $1,950,000 in February 2021

    As I just blogged, a recent SEC filing by ironSource has revealed that the elite 2-letter .com domain name IS.com changed hands in February 2021 for USD $1,950,000. https://freespeech.com/2021/07/31/is-com-domain-changed-hands-for-195000-in-february-2021/
  14. GeorgeK

    $250 from Amazon.ca for new Business Accounts

    As first spotted by RedFlagDeals: https://forums.redflagdeals.com/amazon-ca-new-business-members-25-off-first-purchase-amazon-business-max-discount-250-2476259/ Amazon Canada has a promo where you can get 25% off your first order (up to $250 in savings), for setting up an Amazon Business...
  15. GeorgeK

    Did TransferWise pay $2 million to acquire and rebrand to the Wise.com

    In my latest blog post, https://freespeech.com/2021/07/08/did-transferwise-pay-2-million-to-acquire-and-rebrand-to-the-wise-com-domain-name/ I examine the financial statements of Wise, and ask the question "Did TransferWise pay $2 million to acquire and rebrand to the Wise.com domain name?"
  16. GeorgeK

    Sports.com domain name to be acquired for USD $6 million

    As I posted to my blog, the Sports.com domain name is to be acquired for USD $6 million: https://freespeech.com/2021/07/07/sports-com-domain-name-to-be-acquired-for-6-million/ $3 million of it has already been paid, with the remaining $3 million to be paid by the end of the year.
  17. GeorgeK

    Chatter.com domain name changed hands for $2 million in 2010

    As I noted on my blog, I was able to uncover the $2 million transaction for Chatter.com in 2010, with internet giant SalesForce.com as the buyer: https://freespeech.com/2021/06/27/chatter-com-domain-name-changed-hands-for-2-million-in-2010/ According to the GoDaddy "Domain Appraisal" tool...
  18. GeorgeK

    Royal Bank of Canada launches RBCx, with the .com

    As I noted on Twitter, Royal Bank of Canada appears to have used GoDaddy's Corporate Domains division (formerly called "Brandsight") to acquire the RBCx.com domain name between December and January from the former Chinese registrant, for use with their newly launched RBCx platform...
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