Monthly Archives: December 2024

Recently, global domain trading platform Sedo.com announced the successful sale of the premium domain BetZ.com for $240,000. This is one of the largest transactions exceeding $200,…

In 2023, Afternic launched Lease to Own, a new way for buyers to pay for domain names over time.  Since then, sellers have been opting into Lease to Own to benefit from the re…

Six prominent candidates are vying for ICANN’s Board seat 13, representing the domain industry’s Contracted Parties House. They include leaders from Verisign, Amazon, GoDaddy, Iden…

The AI and robotics space saw a flurry of groundbreaking announcements this week. Here’s a roundup of major developments across OpenAI, Google DeepMind, Anthropic, Microsoft, Figur…

Abstract.Security – Namecheap customer – (United States) Developers use .xyz and XYZ Registry domains like .Security and .Auto&nbs…

Borderless.xyz – GoDaddy customer – (United States) Innovative developers use .xyz domains to leverage the power of blockchain technology and deliver bleed…

Japan-based GMO Registry Inc., the operator of the .shop top-level domain, has announced the addition of a prominent German advisory team. Experienced Industry Experts Join the Tea…

You may be aware that cPanel changes its prices every year. Price changes for cPanel licenses are standardized for all partners, distributors, and cPanel store customers. Because h…

New forms of instant messenger apps might be snapping at email’s heels, but email is still most people’s primary online communication tool. Think about how much sensitive informati…

Acquiring or selling a business is a big decision and process that involves strategic planning, negotiation, and a deep understanding of both parties’ perspectives. We dive into th…

Starting a business requires more than just a great idea—it demands capital to bring that idea to life. Entrepreneurs have access to various funding options, each suited to differe…

In the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence (AI), mastering specialized terminology is not only essential for professionals but also a vital tool for investors looking…

Netherlands-based waste management startup Excess Materials Exchange (EME) has secured $5 million in Series A funding, led by Wa’ed Ventures, the venture capital arm of Saudi Aramc…

Valencia-based startup Maisa has secured €4.7 million in pre-seed funding to develop its Vinci Knowledge Processing Unit (KPU), the world’s first agentic AI system that ensures tra…

AI chip startup Tenstorrent has secured $700 million in its latest funding round, bringing its valuation to $2.6 billion. The round was led by AFW Partners and Samsung Securities, …

Welcome to this week’s Top Topics review at NamePros!  Afternic canceled sale after auth code; Share your quantum domains; GoDaddy and short Red…

In a groundbreaking development, Beniamin Mincu, the founder of XMoney (formerly known as XPayments), has reportedly traveled to the United States to file a copyright infringement …

Source: Bloomberg Editorial Board, December 9, 2024 The idea of a US government strategic Bitcoin reserve, reportedly being considered by President-elect Donald Trump, is under scr…

xAI has just officially announced the news that Grok is free and available to everyone: In an exciting development for the tech world, Grok, the cutting-edge AI assistant, is now a…

The Twitter account @XPayments has officially announced its name change to @XMoney. This decision is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to enhance its market influence and align…

Well-known domain name investor James（@Domain）, CEO of DomainBooth.com and co-founder of MediaX.com, has recently made headlines in the industry once again. He successfully sold Cr…

Stuart Lawley, former CEO of ICM Registry, the operator of the .xxx domain, has passed away at the age of 61. Originally from the UK, Lawley relocated to the United States, where h…

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) can compel Internet Service Providers to implement DNS blocking when companies provide financial services without authorization.…

Recently, the domain trading market has shown significant signs of activity. Sources indicate that the well-known domain RussiaNews.com may have completed a transaction, attracting…

By Darpan Munjal Founder & CEO of Atom.com, a global naming & branding platform The recent acquisition of Gold.com for over $8 million and the $15.5 million sale of chat.co…

Crusoe Energy Systems LLC, a data center startup specializing in AI and high-performance computing infrastructure, has secured $600 million in a Series D funding round, pushing its…

Evinced Inc., a startup specializing in website and mobile application accessibility, has raised $55 million in its largest funding round to date. The Series C round was led by Ins…

San Francisco-based mobile services startup Gigs has raised $73 million in a Series B funding round led by Ribbit Capital, with participation from existing investors including Goog…