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Yahoo’s Missed Historic Opportunity: From Rejecting Google to a Humble Exit
In 1998, Yahoo, then a $125 billion internet giant, was approached by a young startup, Google. Google offered its search technology to Yahoo for just $1 million per year. However, …
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ICANN Releases Six-Month Report on DNS Abuse Mitigation Enforcement Efforts
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has published its first six-month report, titled “ICANN’s Enforcement of DNS Abuse Mitigation Requirements,” detaili…
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Jennifer Holmes Appointed as New CEO of London Internet Exchange (LINX)
Current CEO Kurtis Lindqvist announced plans to step down in June The London Internet Exchange (LINX) has officially announced the appointment of Jennifer Holmes as its new Chief E…
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GoDaddy Reports Record Share Buyback and Strong Quarterly Growth
Scottsdale, AZ, November 8, 2024 — GoDaddy Inc. (NYSE: GDDY), a global leader in web hosting and domain management, announced its largest-ever share buyback of $500 million, signal…
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Google’s Canonical Confusion: Cases of Wrong Domain Selection Spark Concerns in the SEO Community
In a surprising turn of events, SEO experts have reported instances where Google selects a different domain name as the canonical URL, even if it doesn’t belong to the original web…
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Quantum Computing: A Double-Edged Sword for Cybersecurity
The advent of quantum computing is ushering in a new era of technological innovation, promising to solve complex problems across industries. However, it also poses significant chal…
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Web3 platform Omega.xyz aims to pioneer Bitcoin DeFi with cross-chain yield generation solutions
Omega.xyz is making waves in the decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape with its innovative approach to Bitcoin DeFi. As a GoDaddy customer from the United States, Omega.xyz has em…
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Ten Essential Steps to Cybersecurity Awareness
As Cybersecurity Awareness Month concludes, it’s a prime opportunity for organizations to prioritize robust security measures and instill strong cyber hygiene practices across all …
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“Scarce resources of two-letter domain name suffixes: unique meanings and industry applications of .SS and other domain names”
There are very few two-letter suffixes like “.SS” in the world, and they are regarded as domain name resources with great collection value because of their uniqueness. …
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Afternic Releases Top Keywords in Domain Sales for August 2024
Afternic has published its top domain sales keywords for August 2024, highlighting trends that are shaping the industry and what investors are prioritizing. This month’s data revea…
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Trump Wins U.S. Presidential Election, Republicans Retake Senate, Domain Investors Anticipate Favorable Policies
Yesterday, the highly anticipated U.S. presidential election concluded with Donald Trump securing victory and returning to the White House. At the same time, Republicans won a majo…
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OpenAI Acquires Premium Domain Chat.com in $15.5 Million Deal
In a high-profile move that merges a premier online asset with the forefront of artificial intelligence, OpenAI has been revealed as the buyer of the highly-coveted domain, Chat.co…
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Chopard Successfully Obtains chopard.ai Domain Through Arbitration.
Geneva, Switzerland – November 1, 2024 – In a significant development, renowned Swiss jewelry brand Chopard Internacional SA has successfully regained control of the domain name ch…
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DENIC Updates WHOIS Queries in Response to New Cybersecurity Legislation
In light of the EU NIS-2 directive requiring member states to improve cybersecurity standards, .de registry DENIC has announced changes to its WHOIS data policy, expected to take e…
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AI Dominates Sedo’s Most Searched Keywords for October 2024
In Sedo’s latest report on the most searched keywords for October 2024, “AI” once again leads the list, highlighting the growing interest and influence of artificial intelligence a…
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Google Unveils SynthID Text: New AI Watermarking Technology for Content Authentication
As the race to innovate in artificial intelligence (AI) intensifies, Google has launched SynthID Text, a cutting-edge tool designed to watermark and detect AI-generated content, ad…
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Cybersquatting Alert: Swiss BACS Warns Against Premature Domain Cancellations
The Swiss Federal Office for Cybersecurity (BACS) has issued a warning about potential “misuse of abandoned or forgotten internet domains.” BACS reports a case that illustrates thi…
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NameFi bridges Web2 and Web3.
The Role of Tokenized Domains in Decentralized Social Browsing In a recent conversation between founders of innovative companies such as Arc, Nothing, and Spotify, the focus was on…
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James Booth Sells ICP.ai for $50,000: Likely Buyer Tied to Blockchain-Based Internet Computer Project
James Booth has announced the successful sale of the premium domain ICP.ai for $50,000. Industry insiders believe the buyer is connected to the Internet Computer Project (ICP), a b…
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The Slow Transition from IPv4 to IPv6 – A Journey Without End?
RA Florian Hitzelberger | October 31, 2024 Imagine a scenario where the Internet is running out of IPv4 addresses, and yet, few seem to care. Researcher Geoff Huston has delved int…
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The Impact of AI on Domain Name Valuation and Acquisition.
The Impact of AI on Domain Name Valuation and Acquisition The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) is transforming the domain name industry, reshaping how…
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DNS as a sustainable alternative to blockchain and NFTs: insights from .ART CEO
Founder and CEO of .ART, a digital domain for artworks, stressed that while blockchain and NFTs can protect digital assets, they come at a high environmental cost. In contrast, the…
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Increased Phishing Attacks Target Booking.com Users.
Recent incidents reveal that phishers are increasingly targeting Booking.com users by accessing hotel partners’ systems. This spear-phishing scheme often misleads customers i…
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Corporate Funding and Domain Upgrade Data (November 2, 2024)
Financing & Branding explores capital investments and brand transformations, showing how strategic funding and rebranding fuel growth and competitiveness in the market, with in…
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Grit Brokerage Achieves Top 5 Global Ranking in Premium Domain Sales with Record-Breaking 2024 Performance
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Grit Brokerage, a premier domain brokerage firm, has been ranked among the top five global domain brokerages by Escrow.com. T…
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Corporate Funding and Domain Upgrade Data – (November 1, 2024)
Financing & Branding explores capital investments and brand transformations, showing how strategic funding and rebranding fuel growth and competitiveness in the market, with in…
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SK-NIC Announces .sk Domain Auctions Starting November 2024
Event Overview: Starting November 15, 2024, SK-NIC will hold its first public auction of unique 1, 2, and 3-character .sk domains via an online portal. Participants must create an …
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DN.com and Grit Team Successfully Trade UC.com, Ushering in a New Era of Domain Transactions
DN.com is excited to announce a significant milestone: the successful trade of UC.com in collaboration with the Grit team! Congratulations to the seller, the Chinese buyer, and bot…
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Corporate Funding & Domain Upgrade Data – (Oct 31, 2024)
Financing & Branding explores capital investments and brand transformations, showing how strategic funding and rebranding fuel growth and competitiveness in the market, with in…
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ICANN81 in Istanbul to Address Future of Global Internet Governance
ISTANBUL – October 30, 2024 – The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is set to host its 81st Public Meeting from November 9 to 14, 2024, in Istanbul, Türki…