Yearly Archives: 2025

In a decisive ruling by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the domain Watertimer.com will remain with its current owner, while the complainant, a Colombian tradem…

Despite legal interventions and growing international attention, the crisis surrounding the African Network Information Centre (AfriNIC) continues to escalate. The much-anticipated…

DotMusic Limited, the Cyprus-based registry behind the .music top-level domain (TLD), has relaxed its registration policies by launching a new auction series for high-demand “servi…

Freename, one of the fastest-growing platforms for decentralized domain registration, has launched a major upgrade to its interface and performance, aiming to make Web3 domain owne…

ICANN is facing an unprecedented governance storm after one of its key oversight bodies—the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC), representing end users—formally initiated a process …

Dynadot, a globally recognized domain registrar, has quietly launched its new premium domain marketplace, Nameclub, which is currently in beta testing. This move marks Dynadot’s st…

The final review phase of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20) has commenced, with co-facilitators Ambassador Suela Janina of Albania and Ambassador Ekitela Lokaal…

a16z has announced a significant shift in the landscape of online search, declaring the demise of traditional Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and the birth of Generative Engine Op…

The Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC) has recommended a moratorium on the introduction of new generic Top-Level Domains (gTLDs) until comprehensive policies are developed to co…

The .Top Registry, based in Nanjing, China, has resolved its ongoing compliance issues with ICANN and committed to strengthening its DNS abuse detection and mitigation practices. I…

Seattle-based Amazon Registry Services Inc. has announced the launch dates for three new generic top-level domains: .Fast, .Talk, and .You, marking a significant expansion in its d…

Team Internet has officially taken over the backend registry operations for .Co, Colombia’s country-code top-level domain, bringing GoDaddy’s 15-year tenure to an end. This transit…

On June 9, 2025, at the “DeFi and the American Spirit” roundtable, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins provided an in-depth exploration o…

A striking domain sale has caught the attention of both the domain and crypto communities: YouCoin.com was recently sold for an impressive $198,000. Originally acquired in January …

Managing online identities across countless platforms has become a complex and often insecure endeavor. Centralized domain name systems, governed by authorities like ICANN and larg…

Fresh Top Topics A weekly news review at NamePros! Gmail spam for LLLL .com domains; Feedback on UDRP draft email; Atom.com now an ICANN-accredited registrar; Perfect brand names: …

The future of the popular country-code top-level domain .io has once again become uncertain following a landmark political agreement between the United Kingdom and Mauritius concer…

ICANN has officially announced that the next round of applications for new generic top-level domains (gTLDs) will open in April 2026. This marks the long-awaited return of the gTLD…

Recently, two striking domain sales have caught the attention of the industry. AgenticAi.com was hand-registered for just $9 and later sold for an impressive $120,000. Meanwhile, J…

The future of the popular .Io domain extension may be in question following a major geopolitical development: the UK has signed a treaty transferring sovereignty over the Chagos Ar…

AI is rapidly reshaping how people search for information—and that evolution may quietly undermine one of the internet’s long-standing cornerstones: the demand for domain names. In…

James Booth continues his hot streak in the premium domain market with the $225,000 sale of Breeze.ai, as announced today on his social media. The deal was finalized through Aftern…

Fintech startup Slash has just announced a major milestone: a $41 million Series B funding round led by Goodwater Capital, alongside a bold rebranding move that includes the $1 mil…

Russia is preparing a major shift in its internet policy that could significantly impact owners of .Ru domain names. According to a report by state news agency TASS, the country’s …

Amazon’s .Hot domain extension has officially entered the market, and it’s already living up to its name. Since May 12, 2025, Amazon Registry Services Inc. has opened early access …

The premium domain market just lit up again, as Fuse.com has changed hands for an impressive $2,129,509, marking one of the largest publicly reported domain sales of 2025 so far. T…

A major registrar specializing in .Gdn domain names, Intracom Middle East, is facing potential termination by ICANN after a series of serious compliance failures — placing over 10,…

In a carefully worded blog post, ICANN CEO Kurt Lindqvist reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion—even as those very words disappear f…

The registry behind Montenegro’s .Me domain is stepping up its fight against illegal online content, specifically targeting child sexual abuse material. Domain.me has expanded its …

The non-profit Spamhaus Project has raised serious concerns about the rising abuse associated with the .Top top-level domain (TLD), calling out its operators in a strongly worded w…