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.warnerbros: The Case for a Premium TLD Acquisition
.warnerbros: The Case for a Premium TLD Acquisition
An independent onchain investor recently registered the .warnerbros TLD on Freename...
Why Sony and Startale Labs Haven't Secured .soneium
Why Sony and Startale Labs Haven't Secured .soneium
Soneium's blockchain has surged ahead. By early 2026, it processed over 500 million transactions.
Who Owns .stanleycup? NHL and NHLPA Brand Stakes Explained
Who Owns .stanleycup? NHL and NHLPA Brand Stakes Explained
What happens when a hockey icon meets blockchain? The Stanley Cup, the NHL's most prized trophy...
.boardriders TLD Valuation: Authentic Brands Group Owns the World's Biggest Surf Empire But Not Its Name Onchain
.boardriders TLD Valuation: Authentic Brands Group Owns the World's Biggest Surf Empire But Not Its Name Onchain
Boardriders Inc. stands as the world's largest action sports company. It owns Quiksilver, Billabong,

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.warnerbros: The Case for a Premium TLD Acquisition
.warnerbros: The Case for a Premium TLD Acquisition
An independent onchain investor recently registered the .warnerbros TLD on Freename...
Web3 TLDs Explained, What Onchain Domains Mean for Your Organization
Web3 TLDs Explained, What Onchain Domains Mean for Your Organization
Your organisation locked down the .com years ago, but your name is showing up in new places. What ha
Who Owns .ripcurl? Not Rip Curl or Kathmandu Holdings
Who Owns .ripcurl? Not Rip Curl or Kathmandu Holdings
Rip Curl rules the surf world. The brand crafts boards, wetsuits, and gear for waves worldwide...

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Interpublic Group (IPG): Who Owns .interpublic and Why It Matters
Interpublic Group (IPG): Who Owns .interpublic and Why It Matters
Onchain top-level domains reshape web identities in web3. These blockchain-based names let users own
February 28, 2026
The Record
The First Corporate Web3 TLD Dispute: What to Expect
The First Corporate Web3 TLD Dispute: What to Expect
Imagine it's February 2026. Nike executives check their feeds and spot nike.crypto plastered across
February 28, 2026
Corporate
Freename: The Only Web3 Registrar Legal Departments Approve
Freename: The Only Web3 Registrar Legal Departments Approve
Your legal team blocks Web3 domains. They worry about compliance risks, regulatory gaps...
February 28, 2026
Infrastructure
5 Biggest Web3 TLD Deals of the Last 24 Months
5 Biggest Web3 TLD Deals of the Last 24 Months
Web3 domains like .eth and .crypto now work in everyday browsers such as Chrome...
February 28, 2026
Market
L'Oréal Groupe: Who Owns .l'oréal and Why It Matters
L'Oréal Groupe: Who Owns .l'oréal and Why It Matters
L'Oréal Groupe leads the global cosmetics market. In 2025, it generated €44.05 billion in sales...
February 27, 2026
The Record
Why Fortune 500 Legal Departments Ignore the $100M Onchain TLD Risk (Freename)
Why Fortune 500 Legal Departments Ignore the $100M Onchain TLD Risk (Freename)
A Fortune 500 brand team can lock down the usual domains, file UDRP complaints, and get phishing...
February 27, 2026
Corporate
PIF and Vision 2030, Saudi Digital Infrastructure's Missing Link
PIF and Vision 2030, Saudi Digital Infrastructure's Missing Link
Saudi Arabia is buying its way into gaming at a pace the industry can't ignore...
February 27, 2026
Market
Domain Name vs Web3 TLD, Control, Cost, and Use Cases (2026)
Domain Name vs Web3 TLD, Control, Cost, and Use Cases (2026)
If you can spot the difference between name.com and name.eth at a glance, you're ahead of most...
February 27, 2026
Infrastructure
Who Owns .publicis? Not Publicis Groupe, and Why It Matters
Who Owns .publicis? Not Publicis Groupe, and Why It Matters
Publicis Groupe rakes in €17.4 billion in revenue for 2025, including pass-through costs...
February 27, 2026
The Record
Trademark Law Fails in Web3: Onchain TLDs Demand New Defenses
Trademark Law Fails in Web3: Onchain TLDs Demand New Defenses
Imagine Nike, the global sportswear giant, logs into its Web3 wallet one morning. Someone else owns
February 27, 2026
Corporate
How to Value Web3 TLDs: Criteria Institutions Use
How to Value Web3 TLDs: Criteria Institutions Use
In 2026, onchain TLDs powered by Freename surge as institutions pour billions into digital assets.
February 27, 2026
Market
Web3 TLDs Explained, What Onchain Domains Mean for Your Organization
Web3 TLDs Explained, What Onchain Domains Mean for Your Organization
Your organisation locked down the .com years ago, but your name is showing up in new places. What ha
February 27, 2026
Infrastructure