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The U.S. National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has launched a “Market Research Request for Information” (RFI) to assess the future of the .us country-co…

[Domainincite] – In a major industry shift, Tucows has been selected as the new back-end registry services provider for India’s .IN country-code domain (ccTLD), replacing GoDaddy. …

Luxury automaker Bentley Motors has decided to terminate its dot-brand top-level domain (TLD), .bentley, marking another major company stepping away from a dedicated brand TLD. Ben…

Could there be a .gz in the future? With U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest announcement regarding Gaza, speculation is growing about the potential implications for its digital i…

The Kenya Network Information Center (KeNIC) has raised the prices for .ke domain registrations. As of February 3, 2025, the cost for registering a second-level .ke domain is now K…

Amazon Registry has announced the long-awaited launch of three of its gTLDs, .free, .hot, and .spot, with the Sunrise Period set to begin on April 2 and the Trademark Claims Period…

Although the application window for new generic top-level domains (gTLDs) is not expected to open until the second quarter of 2026, the battle over individual extensions is already…

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…

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…

Hackers Increasingly Rely on Non-Mainstream Domains and Sophisticated Tactics to Evade Security Systems Redmond, Washington – Cybersecurity experts have raised alarms about cybercr…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Welcome to this week’sTop Topics review at NamePros!  Registry manipulating auctions; Is a .life domain worth it? Webmaster never sold a domain befor…

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…

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 …

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 …

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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…