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Global Domain Growth and Decline in 2024: Key Trends
2024 witnessed notable shifts in the landscape of country-code top-level domains (ccTLDs). While the rise of artificial intelligence led many to speculate a surge in .ai domains, i…
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.AI Domains Enter a New Era: Identity Digital Fuels the Global AI Industry
As artificial intelligence continues to gain momentum, the demand for .AI domains has skyrocketed, positioning them as vital assets for businesses and startups showcasing their inn…
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Hackers Increasingly Rely on Non-Mainstream Domains and Sophisticated Tactics to Evade Security Systems
Hackers Increasingly Rely on Non-Mainstream Domains and Sophisticated Tactics to Evade Security Systems Redmond, Washington – Cybersecurity experts have raised alarms about cybercr…
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.Fun Domain Names Surge in Popularity as Web3 Projects Flourish
In recent months, the .fun domain extension has gained significant attention, particularly within the Web3 and blockchain communities. Following the success of the pump.fun platfor…
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Rwanda Introduces WIPO Dispute Resolution for .rw Domains
Starting in December 2024, Rwanda allows the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) to handle disputes over .rw domains out of court. The new process follows the “.RW Doma…
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Japanese-Managed .shop Gains German Advisory Team
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…
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CENTR Releases 2024 Renewal Study: The Key Relationship Between Content and Domain Renewals
The Council of European National Top-Level Domain Registries (CENTR) has announced the release of the public version of its comprehensive 2024 Renewal Study, which provides insight…
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Nominet Raises the Bar for Security and Anti-Abuse Measures
Nominet, the .uk registry, has announced plans to exceed the requirements of the “Internet Domain Registry (Prescribed Practices and Prescribed Requirements) Regulations 2024” in i…
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Registry rigged auctions; Is .life worth it? Developed vs. undeveloped domains; Premium pricing then drops
Welcome to this week’sTop Topics review at NamePros! Registry manipulating auctions; Is a .life domain worth it? Webmaster never sold a domain befor…
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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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The Last 5 Years of .IO Extension Sales
The .io extension remains one of the most popular after .com, particularly for technology-oriented startups. In January 2020 I wrote a two-part series on the .io extension for the …
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How Identity Digital’s Partnership with Anguilla Diversifies the Island’s Economy
For decades, Anguilla’s economy has depended heavily on tourism and financial services, sectors that faced significant challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. Recently, the surge …
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Wow.now Domain Sold for $37,500 on TopDomains: Exploring the Rise of .now Domains
The Wow.now domain recently changed hands for an impressive $37,500 on TopDomains, highlighting the growing value of the .now top-level domain (TLD). Launched by Amazon, the .now T…
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Anguilla’s .ai Domain Growth Surges by 40,000 in Two Months
The .ai country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) from Anguilla has experienced significant growth, driven by the expanding artificial intelligence industry. According to registry data…
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Ireland’s .ie Registry Investigates Decline in Domain Renewals
Ireland’s .ie registry is grappling with a decline in domain registration renewals, a challenge faced by many European country-code registries. To address this issue, the registry …
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Relaxed Registration Rules for .xxx Domains
ICANN has approved the extension of the .xxx registry agreement with relaxed registration conditions. On November 10, 2024, ICANN’s Board of Directors decided to extend the contrac…
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UK Fashion Brand Lipsy Terminates .lipsy gTLD Contract
Lipsy, a UK women’s fashion retailer under the Next umbrella, has announced plans to terminate its .lipsy dot-brand gTLD after managing it since 2016. Despite this, the registry ha…
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Future of .io Domains Secured Until at Least 2030
The governments of the UK and Mauritius recently announced the transfer of sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago, including the territory associated with the .io country code Top…
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BRS Media Expands Partnership for .FM Top-Level Domain
BRS Media, a leading marketing and e-commerce firm, has extended its successful partnership with FSM Telecommunications Corporation (FSMTC) for the globally recognized .FM Top-Leve…
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Identity Digital has released a large number of reserved domain names, covering 245 different domain extensions
Identity Digital has recently announced the release of a batch of long-held premium domains, providing more opportunities for domain investors and end-users. These newly available …
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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 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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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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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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CZ.NIC Increases Wholesale Price of .CZ Domains from March 2024
Starting March 1, 2024, CZ.NIC will increase the wholesale price of .CZ domains from 145 to 160 CZK per year (excluding VAT). This marks the first price change in over six years. A…
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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. …