Firefly.com: No longer being used by Firefly Aerospace

Posted by DomainGang on April 29, 2025, at 12:18 pm

The domain Firefly.com is a former asset of Microsoft, acquired by James Booth in 2017 and subsequently sold to Drew Rosener of Media Options for Bitcoin. In 2019, Firefly Aerospace acquired the domain name as we reported, indicating that Media Options sold it. Firefly.com no longer resolves to the web site of Firefly Aerospace, however; […]

Filed under Domain News · Tagged with Domains, Drew Rosener, Firefly, Firefly.com, James Booth, Media Options, domain sales

ExecutiveBranch.com: NameFind asset sold to new Donald Trump Jr. venture

Posted by DomainGang on April 28, 2025, at 6:59 pm

The domain name ExecutiveBranch.com has been acquired by a new venture co-founded by Donald Trump Jr. According to WHOIS data records provided by DomainTools, the domain changed hands in late March. The venture, called Executive Branch, was formed as a private, by invitation-only club that charges $500,000 dollars to its members. The Executive Branch kicked […]

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Spaceship resolves redemption issue affecting 154 domain names

Posted by DomainGang on April 28, 2025, at 5:30 pm

Domain registrar Spaceship has resolved an issue involving 154 domains, after a domain investor complained that his entire domain portfolio was moved to redemption status. Sending out a message of dismay over X, Andy noted publicly that his domains were somehow “deleted”: “HELP!!! @NamecheapCEO Someone with the Spaceship Team just went into my account and […]

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Swetha’s X account has been suspended

Posted by DomainGang on April 28, 2025, at 2:20 pm

The X account of Indian domain investor, Swetha Yenugula, appears to have been suspended. Visits to @DomainNameGear on X, formerly Twitter, display the following message: There is no indication about the reasons behind this suspension. On X, Swetha has typically shared news about her own personal sales and amplified news about the success of others, […]

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Sketchy trademark claims lead to the loss of MikroSystems.com via the UDRP process

Posted by DomainGang on April 28, 2025, at 11:48 am

A UDRP complaint filed by RTX Corporation against the domain MikroSystems.com, a 2000 registration, used 2001 as a reference date for the MIKRO SYSTEMS mark. That trademark, however, was registered with the USPTO on March 4, 2025 as records show. Furthermore, the application was filed in 2023 with an intent-to-use (ITU) clause. Although the domain […]

Filed under Domain Law · Tagged with Domains, MIKRO SYSTEMS, MikroSystems.com, UDRP, WIPO, grant transfer

First Place® Internet sold Lombardy.com—New owner seeks a premium price

Posted by DomainGang on April 27, 2025, at 12:01 pm

Another aged domain has changed hands: Lombardy.com was sold by First Place® Internet, continuing their active streak of domain sales. The buyer of Lombardy.com remains unknown. However, the domain was quickly relisted for sale at Afternic with an asking price of $295,000 dollars! Meanwhile, Lombardy.com now forwards to an inquiry page hosted on the DomainEasy […]

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Domainer careers: Brandon Abbey joins Trustap

Posted by DomainGang on April 26, 2025, at 2:28 pm

Brandon Abbey, formerly of Payoneer and Escrow.com, has shared news of a new career with Trustap. Trustap offers a secure transaction solution that people can use via certain marketplaces, e-commerce sites, or directly through our app. As a verified partner of Stripe, Trustap ensures safe online transactions, prioritizing user protection with our robust buyer protection […]

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Mine.com auction requires special certification from DropCatch

Posted by DomainGang on April 25, 2025, at 3:31 pm

DropCatch is auctioning off its latest catch at the drop, the domain Mine.com. Registered in 2000 before it expired at Spaceship, Mine.com has attracted numerous bidders that bid hundreds of thousands of dollars for a chance to own it. With three days left until the end of the auction, the highest bid sits at $412,500 […]

Filed under Domain News · Tagged with Domains, DropCatch, Mine.com, Rolf Herken, ViewMagic, auctions

JDSport.com UDRP: Sports retailer bought own domain in the aftermarket!

Posted by DomainGang on April 23, 2025, at 12:57 pm

JD Sports Fashion plc is a British multinational retailer specializing in branded sports fashion and outdoor apparel, footwear, and accessories. Founded in 1981 in Manchester, UK, the company has expanded globally, operating over 4,500 stores across 36 countries. JD Sports began its international expansion in 2009 with the acquisition of Chausport, a French sports retailer. […]

Filed under Domain Law · Tagged with Domains, JD Sports, JDSport.com, JDSports.com, UDRP, WIPO, deny transfer

Seven with Sedo: Week-long GreatDomains auction includes Guides.com, OUG.com & 160 other domains

Posted by DomainGang on April 18, 2025, at 4:03 pm

Sedo, our kind sponsor, is holding a week-long auction, featuring keyword domain names from April 17-24, 2025. These domains consist of single or two words primarily, in a variety of TLDs and ccTLDs. A total of 162 domain names are included in the Sedo auction with each domain having its own reserve price. From that […]

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Own the LiBBS.com: Chinese registrant uses DeepSeek in their UDRP defense—Did it work?

Posted by DomainGang on April 18, 2025, at 10:48 am

The domain Libbs.com existed in 2008 but dropped and was acquired via DropCatch for $765 dollars in 2022. Libbs.com was supposedly resold for $1,000 dollars this year, according to notes in the UDRP filed by Libbs Farmaceutica Ltda, a Brazilian company that claimed it has rights to the LIBBS mark going back to 1961. The […]

Filed under Domain Law · Tagged with Domains, Forum, Li Lin Yang, Libbs, Libbs.com, UDRP, grant transfer, trademarks

Spaceship Seller Hub: Updates, FAQ, and what’s coming up ahead

Posted by DomainGang on April 17, 2025, at 2:46 pm

Spaceship has rolled out the beta version of its Seller Hub platform, available to customers at Spaceship.com. The domain registrar enabled the Seller Hub to select accounts, looking for participation of large domain portfolios. Our first take at the Spaceship Seller Hub is positive, taking into consideration the fact that it’s under development and not […]

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