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When Searches for Bitcoin Go Up, The Price Goes Down according to a recent study
A group of Swiss computer scientists conducted a study that took a look at web activity and social media chat around Bitcoin. They concluded when there is a surge in chatter around Bitcoin that the cryptocurrency is bound for a fall. The BBC took a l...
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When Searches for Bitcoin Go Up, The Price Goes Down according to a recent study
A group of Swiss computer scientists conducted a study that took a look at web activity and social media chat around Bitcoin. They concluded when there is a surge in chatter around Bitcoin that the cryptocurrency is bound for a fall. The BBC took a l...
Discussion
August 7, 2014, 8:22 am

The Domains
Hong Kong Court Rules Entertainment Tycoon Can Sue Google Over Autocomplete Suggestions
We all start searches at Google and get the autocomplete function going into full effect, giving us suggestions as we type each letter. Apparently one Hong Kong tycoon did not like the results the autocomplete suggested when it came to him. He wants ...
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Hong Kong Court Rules Entertainment Tycoon Can Sue Google Over Autocomplete Suggestions
We all start searches at Google and get the autocomplete function going into full effect, giving us suggestions as we type each letter. Apparently one Hong Kong tycoon did not like the results the autocomplete suggested when it came to him. He wants ...
Discussion
August 6, 2014, 7:08 pm

The Domains
Montreal Looks Like The Next City That Wants To Apply For Its Own New gTLD; .MTL
According to the MontrealGazette.com, the city of Montreal seems to be the next city expressing Interest in applying for its own new gTLD, of .MTL “It’s an interesting possibility for Montreal,” said city councillor Harout Chitilian...
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Montreal Looks Like The Next City That Wants To Apply For Its Own New gTLD; .MTL
According to the MontrealGazette.com, the city of Montreal seems to be the next city expressing Interest in applying for its own new gTLD, of .MTL “It’s an interesting possibility for Montreal,” said city councillor Harout Chitilian...
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August 6, 2014, 3:39 pm

The Domains
Russian Hackers Steal 1.2 Billion Internet Passwords & 500 Million Email Addresses
According to a blog post on Hold Security company blog, which conducted an 18-month investigation finding that a Russian hacking gang stoled 1.2 billion username and password combos, as well as more than 500 million email addresses. According to Hold...
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Russian Hackers Steal 1.2 Billion Internet Passwords & 500 Million Email Addresses
According to a blog post on Hold Security company blog, which conducted an 18-month investigation finding that a Russian hacking gang stoled 1.2 billion username and password combos, as well as more than 500 million email addresses. According to Hold...
Discussion
August 6, 2014, 3:26 pm

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Porn.com Stolen? UDRP Filed By Company That Paid $9.5 Million For It
A UDRP has been filed on the grandfather of adult generic domains, Porn.com The company filing the complaint MXN Limited bought the domain name back in 2007 for more than $9.5 Million dollars. The domain name porn.com was registered at Moniker.com fo...
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Porn.com Stolen? UDRP Filed By Company That Paid $9.5 Million For It
A UDRP has been filed on the grandfather of adult generic domains, Porn.com The company filing the complaint MXN Limited bought the domain name back in 2007 for more than $9.5 Million dollars. The domain name porn.com was registered at Moniker.com fo...
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August 6, 2014, 1:35 pm

The Domains
WhatTheFuck.WTF & Other Taken .WTF Domain Names
The new gTLD goes into general availability (GA) today where domains can be registered on a first come first served basis .WTF domain names are priced at $27.99 for a domain registrations, for a non-premium domain and yes there are some .WTF domains ...
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WhatTheFuck.WTF & Other Taken .WTF Domain Names
The new gTLD goes into general availability (GA) today where domains can be registered on a first come first served basis .WTF domain names are priced at $27.99 for a domain registrations, for a non-premium domain and yes there are some .WTF domains ...
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August 6, 2014, 1:09 pm

The Domains
Marchex Reports: Archeo Sells $2.2 Million In Domains, But Other Revenue From Domains Dives
Marchex, Inc. (MCHX), reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2014. The good news on the domain front is that Marchex’s Archeo division sold some $2.2 Million in domain names in the quarter compared to $1.3 Mil...
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Marchex Reports: Archeo Sells $2.2 Million In Domains, But Other Revenue From Domains Dives
Marchex, Inc. (MCHX), reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2014. The good news on the domain front is that Marchex’s Archeo division sold some $2.2 Million in domain names in the quarter compared to $1.3 Mil...
Discussion
August 6, 2014, 12:40 pm

The Domains
Does Anyone Actually Care About Security Online ?
It has been reported by just about every major media outlet that the largest ever heist of user data took place recently by a group of Russian hackers. 1.2 billion passwords and 500 million email addresses. Over 420,000 websites are apparently involv...
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Does Anyone Actually Care About Security Online ?
It has been reported by just about every major media outlet that the largest ever heist of user data took place recently by a group of Russian hackers. 1.2 billion passwords and 500 million email addresses. Over 420,000 websites are apparently involv...
Discussion
August 6, 2014, 9:46 am

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With the Success of Twitch.tv, Justin.tv is shutting down
Justin.tv was always one of the most popular sites discussed when people in the .TV sub forum at Namepros would ask for examples of developed sites. The site started back in 2007 and grew to have one million registered users by July 0f 2008. Out of J...
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With the Success of Twitch.tv, Justin.tv is shutting down
Justin.tv was always one of the most popular sites discussed when people in the .TV sub forum at Namepros would ask for examples of developed sites. The site started back in 2007 and grew to have one million registered users by July 0f 2008. Out of J...
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August 6, 2014, 9:05 am

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Sedo Transactions Total $1.7 Million
Sedo just listed its transactions report for the past week and in all 632 transactions took place on Sedo’s marketplace and via SedoMLS, totaling $1.7 Million. 54% of total sales were the result of Buy Now listings. If you love hacks you might ...
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Sedo Transactions Total $1.7 Million
Sedo just listed its transactions report for the past week and in all 632 transactions took place on Sedo’s marketplace and via SedoMLS, totaling $1.7 Million. 54% of total sales were the result of Buy Now listings. If you love hacks you might ...
Discussion
August 5, 2014, 9:18 pm