Industry
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Dynadot Launches New Domain Marketplace Nameclub, Now in Beta and Poised to Reshape the Industry
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…
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a16z Declares the Dawn of Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Signaling the End of Traditional SEO
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…
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As AI Transforms Search, Domain Name Demand May See Long-Term Impact
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…
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Trump’s Plan for Tariffs on Digital Goods Raises Alarms for Web Infrastructure Firms
Domainnamewire News:Former President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose tariffs on non-physical goods, starting with films produced overseas — a signal that his trade polic…
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Web.com Brand Retired After 18 Years, Customers Shift to Network Solutions
Domainincite News:Newfold Digital, the parent company behind a range of domain registrar brands, is officially retiring the Web.com brand after 18 years in operation. The move is p…
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Anyone.com Acquired for $400,000 by Dan.com Founder Reza Sardeha
Reza Sardeha, the entrepreneur behind the successful domain marketplace Dan.com, has made headlines once again—this time with a bold new venture in the real estate space. After sel…
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Google Registers Hundreds of Typo Domains in Defensive Move to Protect Its Brands
Domainnamewire:In a strategic effort to defend its brand assets, Google registered hundreds of typo domains related to its major brands on April 25, aiming to prevent cybersquatter…
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GoDaddy Falls Below 600,000 New .Com Registrations for the First Time in Years
Domainnamewire:GoDaddy has dipped below a major milestone in the latest .com registration rankings, falling under 600,000 new registrations for December 2024—a mark it had consiste…
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Trump’s Digital Trade War: How Tariffs and DSTs Are Splitting the Global Internet
Circleid:In January 2025, President Donald Trump—now back in office for a second term—launched a bold and aggressive trade strategy with sweeping tariffs aimed at reshaping America…
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Spend.com Sells for $802,500, Setting a DropCatch Record and Showcasing the Value of Premium Financial Domains
The domain Spend.com has set a new record on DropCatch, selling for $802,500—the highest publicly reported sale on the platform. This transaction not only marks a major domain sale…
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TP.AI Sold for $90,000, Highlighting the Growing Value of .AI Domains
Renowned domain investor @heathermhuang has announced the successful sale of TP.AI for $90,000, with the buyer suspected to be TP.COM. Originally acquired for $806 via Whois.AI auc…
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Google’s Ad Policy Shake-Up Derails Team Internet Acquisition
A planned acquisition of Team Internet by Norwegian private equity firm Verdane has been scrapped after Google announced changes to how it handles advertising on parked domains—a m…
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Top 30 AI Domain Sales: High-Value Transactions Reflect Growing Market Demand
AI Domain Market Surges Amid Rapid Industry Growth In recent years, the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technology has driven transformations across various indus…
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DomainName.com Founder Announces Sale of AB.org and Qwerty.com to Blockchain Companies
The founder of DomainName.com @domainnamecom has announced the successful sale of AB.org and Qwerty.com, with both domains acquired by blockchain companies. This highlights the gro…
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AI.com Changes Hands Again: Potential Nine-Figure Deal Could Set a New Record
One of the world’s most valuable domain names, AI.com, has changed hands once again. Market speculation suggests that the deal could have reached a nine-figure price, potentially b…
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The Birth of DeFai: The End or Evolution of DeFi?
As decentralized AI-driven finance (DeFai) accelerates its development, the future of decentralized finance (DeFi) faces new challenges and transformations. Does the emergence of D…
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DeFAI.fun Sells for $29,777 – The Rise of DeFAI & .fun Domains in Web3 and AI-Powered Finance
The domain DeFAI.fun has been sold for an impressive $29,777, marking a key milestone in the growing trend of AI-powered decentralized finance (DeFAI). Registered on December 30, 2…
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Trump Administration Deletes Key .gov Domains Related to Child Support, Law Enforcement, and Clean Energy
Since taking office on January 20, the Trump administration has removed over a dozen U.S. government domains covering topics such as child support benefits, law enforcement account…
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Twitter Account: XPayments Officially Changes Name to XMoney
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…
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Pioneer of Red-Light Top-Level Domains, Stuart Lawley, Passes Away
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…
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Domain Market Heats Up: Suspected Transaction of RussiaNews.com Sparks Interest
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…
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Identity Digital Joins LinkedIn Premium Perks Program to Empower Online Branding for Professionals
Identity Digital, through its registrar subsidiary Name.com, has announced a new partnership with LinkedIn to provide exclusive perks for LinkedIn Premium subscribers. As part of t…
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A Collision Between Tech Policy and Foreign Policy: The UN Cybercrime Convention
As the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) prepares to vote on the proposed UN Convention Against Cybercrime, the treaty has garnered significant attention. Opposed by most civi…
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Unlocking American Digital Markets: The Strategic Advantage of .it.com for Italian Businesses
In today’s global digital landscape, securing your brand’s online presence across different markets is crucial for Italian businesses aiming to extend their reach into the United S…
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Officially Established! A New Opportunity for International AI Collaboration
December 6, 2024 Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian announced at a regular press conference that on December 3, China and Zambia jointly launched the International Coop…
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Escrow.com Clarifies Policy on Payments for China and Israel After Error
Today, a tweet from DomainInvesting.com @DInvesting founder caused concern within the domain industry, alleging that Escrow.com had ceased supporting payments to and from China and…
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Introducing NamePros’ New Domain Parking Page Feature: A Game Changer for Domain Sellers
Recently, NamePros has launched free for-sale landing pages to help domain owners sell their domains more effectively. This initiative simplifies the sales process, allowing users …
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.AI Domain Sales Surge on Escrow.com in Q3, Approaching Record Highs
According to the latest data from Escrow.com, .AI domain sales rebounded strongly in Q3 2024, rising from $1.8 million in Q2 to $2.5 million. This figure is nearly on par with the …
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360’s New Product Launch: Domain N.cn Takes Center Stage
Recently, Zhou Hongyi, founder of 360 Company, revealed in a product naming activity video that the core domain N.cn might be utilized for the company’s upcoming product. Zhou disc…
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Global Domain Activity Trends Seen in Q3 2024-WhoisXML API
Our research team analyzed close to 22 million domains registered between 1 July and 30 September 2024 from the Newly Registered Domains (NRD2) Data Feed. We found that the nu…