What does .finance mean?
Registry operator: Binky Moon, LLC — per the IANA root database.
Source: IANA root zone database, checked August 23, 2026.
What .finance is actually used for
In DeFi, .finance is practically a heritage TLD. In traditional fintech, a clean .com still wins trust with banks and boomers alike.
Is .finance a country code or generic domain?
.finance is a generic top-level domain (gTLD), not tied to any country. It's available to register through accredited registrars worldwide.
Who runs .finance?
.finance is operated by Binky Moon, LLC. It has been live in the official IANA DNS root since 2014.
Can anyone register a .finance domain?
Yes — .finance is open for public registration through accredited registrars. Availability of a specific name still depends on whether someone already owns it. Here’s how to check whether a specific name is taken.
Should you use it?
Our short answer: Legible fintech/DeFi signal. DeFi adopted it hard (aave.finance era), which cuts both ways with regulators and normies. For the full pros, cons, and rating, read the complete .finance review.