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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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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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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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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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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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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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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. …
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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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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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The .ML Domain: A Rising Symbol of Innovation in AI and Machine Learning
With the rise of artificial intelligence, the “.ML” domain, representing “Machine Learning,” has gained popularity in the AI field, with registrations and usage skyrocketing. It ha…
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Can .si domain name create a super intelligent future?
With the development of artificial intelligence, “.si” domain names are becoming more and more popular, because its “SI” can be interpreted as “Super …