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Indonesia’s .id Domain Registry Surpasses One Million Registrations Milestone
Indonesia’s country code top-level domain (ccTLD) .id has achieved a significant milestone, surpassing one million registered domains, according to PANDI, the country’s…
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ICANN Bans Private Auctions for New Domain Extensions in Upcoming Application Round
ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) has announced significant changes to its new generic Top Level Domain (gTLD) application process, prohibiting private au…
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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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Microsoft Unveils Copilot Actions and AI Enhancements Across Microsoft 365 at Ignite Conference
Microsoft has introduced groundbreaking AI innovations at its Ignite conference, focusing on Copilot Actions and advanced AI capabilities across Microsoft 365 applications. Key Hig…
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ICANN Board Approves Changes to .xxx gTLD Registry Agreement
The .xxx gTLD, operated by GoDaddy’s ICM Registry, will no longer be a “sponsored” domain following the ICANN board’s approval of its new Registry Agreement during the ICANN 81 AGM…
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Microsoft Launches Zero Day Quest: A $4 Million Cybersecurity Hacking Challenge for Cloud and AI Security
Microsoft is introducing Zero Day Quest, an unprecedented hacking event aimed at identifying critical security vulnerabilities in cloud and AI technologies. The initiative offers $…
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Corporate Funding and Domain Upgrade Data (November 20, 2024)
TOP- KongHQ.com $175M The November 2024 financing report highlights key trends in startup investments, with a focus on companies using premium domain names. The data, curated by Do…
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Google May Be Forced to Sell Chrome Amid DOJ Antitrust Actions
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is reportedly considering forcing Google to divest its popular Chrome browser as part of broader antitrust measures. A federal judge previously…
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The Challenge of Properly Applying Telstra – vol. 4.46
The article “The Challenge of Properly Applying Telstra” discusses the complexities and issues related to the “passive holding” doctrine under the Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resol…
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Connecty AI Secures $1.8M Pre-Seed Funding to Revolutionize Enterprise Data Management with AI
San Francisco-based AI startup Connecty AI has raised $1.8 million in pre-seed funding to develop its innovative platform that connects and contextualizes data across different sou…
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Impilo Raises $11.5 Million Series A, Revolutionizing Remote Healthcare Infrastructure
Philadelphia-based medical technology company Impilo has successfully closed an $11.5 million Series A funding round, led by Washington D.C.’s Construct Capital, with partici…
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ICANN Announces Fee Increases for gTLDs Amid Industry Concerns
ICANN has announced fee hikes for gTLD registries and registrars, effective from January 2025. The quarterly fixed fee for registries will rise to $6,450, with transaction fees inc…
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NIS-2 Implementation in Germany Faces Uncertainty Amid Criticism
The German draft law for implementing the NIS-2 Directive faces strong criticism after its initial hearing in the Bundestag’s Internal Affairs Committee. Key issues include the unc…
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MUSIC Domain Launches with Strict Verification to Protect Creators
The new .MUSIC top-level domain has officially opened for registration, exclusively for verified members of the music community. Registrants must activate their domain via id.music…
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Guatemala’s .gt Domain Integrates LACTLD’s Unified Domain Search Engine
The .gt domain registry of Guatemala, operated by Universidad del Valle de Guatemala, has integrated the “Unified Domain Search Engine” from the Latin American and Caribbean ccTLD …
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Latvia’s .lv Domain Disputes Now Handled by WIPO Arbitration
Latvia’s University of Latvia, the managing body of the .lv domain, has announced that domain disputes for .lv can now be submitted to the World Intellectual Property Organization …
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Audi Tops DOTZON’s “Digital Corporate Brand 2024” Ranking for Fourth Time
DOTZON GmbH’s latest “Digital Corporate Brand 2024” study reveals Audi (.audi) has regained the top spot in global .brand TLD rankings, surpassing French supermarket chain Leclerc …
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UAE’s .ae Domain Reaches 347,000 Registrations, Boosting Digital Confidence
The UAE’s national domain, .ae, has surpassed 347,000 registrations, reflecting strong demand from businesses and individuals. Managed by the Telecommunications and Digital Governm…
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Harrelson’s Own Expands CBD Market Reach with Strategic Domain Acquisition
Harrelson’s Own: Expanding Influence in the CBD Market Harrelson’s Own, founded by Brett Harrelson, is making waves in the CBD industry with a focus on high-quality hemp solutions …
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Reorg Rebrands to Octus: Strengthening Its Leadership in Credit Intelligence
Octus: Reorg Rebrands to Reflect Expanded Credit Capabilities Reorg, a leading provider of credit intelligence since 2013, has officially rebranded to Octus. The transition marks a…
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Bluesky Declares It Will Not Use User Content to Train AI; Surpasses 17 Million Users
Bluesky announced on Friday that it has “no intention” of using user content to train generative AI tools. This statement came on the same day that X (formerly Twitter) implemented…
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DNS PREDATORS ATTACK:VIPERS AND HAWKSHIJACK SITTINGDUCKS DOMAINS
This detailed document presents a comprehensive analysis of DNS hijacking activities carried out by various cybercriminal groups, specifically focusing on operations identified as …
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London Startup Gendo Raises €5.1M to Revolutionize Architectural Design with Generative AI
London-based startup Gendo has secured €5.1 million in a recent funding round, driven by growing demand for its generative AI software tailored for architects. Founded in 2022 by a…
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18 States Sue SEC Over Crypto Regulation, Challenge Gensler’s Authority
A coalition of 18 U.S. states has filed a lawsuit against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), accusing the federal agency of attempting to “unilaterally wrest regulatory …
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Corporate Funding and Domain Upgrade Data (November 17, 2024)
TOP-Tessl.io $125M The November 2024 financing report highlights key trends in startup investments, with a focus on companies using premium domain names. The data, curated by Dommu…
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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…
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Realwear Acquires Swiss AR Startup Almer Technologies to Strengthen Industrial Wearables Portfolio
Realwear, a U.S.-based leader in industrial wearables, has acquired Swiss augmented reality startup Almer Technologies, marking a strategic move to expand its capabilities in the A…
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ICANN Implements New Bans on Gaming Practices in Upcoming gTLD Application Round
ICANN has introduced two significant bans in the upcoming new gTLD application process, targeting practices considered as “gaming.” These changes aim to promote fairness and reduce…
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Future of .io Domain in Jeopardy Amid UK-Mauritius Treaty and US Intervention
The ongoing UK-Mauritius sovereignty deal over the Chagos Islands has sparked uncertainty regarding the future of the .io country-code top-level domain (ccTLD). The treaty’s potent…
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2024 Online Holiday Retail Threat Report
BforeAI researchers analyzed approximately 6000 retail industry domains registered in the last 90 days to uncover significant trends in the threat landscape. The retail industry tr…