[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. …

The domain industry exceeded projections in the latter half of 2024, leading to an unexpected $2 million revenue boost for ICANN. The increase came as gTLD registries and registrar…

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…

GoDaddy (NYSE: GDDY), a global leader in domain registration and hosting services, faced a sharp stock decline following its latest earnings report. Despite reporting Q4 revenue of…

February 12, 2025 – Domain investor James Booth has announced the sale of Weather.ai for $150,000 through Lumis.com. The transaction highlights the growing interest in AI-driven do…

Since taking office on January 20, the Trump administration has removed over a dozen U.S. government domains covering topics such as child support benefits, law enforcement account…

Recently, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Arbitration and Mediation Center announced a highly rare UDRP case (D2024-5142) concerning the domain Quzaobao.com, wh…

On January 28, 2025, Whois was officially retired, marking the end of an era for domain registration data queries. As of today, ICANN’s transition period has ended, and registrars …

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…

GoDaddy has been directed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to implement stronger security measures and halt misleading claims about the security of its hosting services. The s…

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…

In a groundbreaking domain sale that left industry insiders buzzing, GCP.com was sold on March 29, 2022, for an impressive $550,000. The transaction, brokered by Sedo’s renowned do…

Trucks Venture Capital (also known as Trucks VC) has launched its third and largest fund to date, totaling $70 million. The fund aims to discover and support early-stage startups t…

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…

On December 31, 2024, the internetcommerce published its latest discussion on UDRP (Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy), focusing on the role of trademark rights and dom…

Introduction: The Fall of Dan.com Dan.com, once hailed as a revolutionary platform for domain trading, is set to shut down. As part of GoDaddy’s acquisition strategy, Dan.com users…

At the ICANN 81 meeting in Istanbul on November 10, 2024, a presentation was given to shed light on the DNS Root Server System (RSS) and its operators. Although intended for the IC…

Vision.io has announced an exciting partnership with Afternic, taking a major step toward realizing its vision: “All Domains, One Marketplace.” This collaboration integrates tradit…

Recently, @Domainretail announced on X that the premium domain Grok.com is now officially redirecting to X.ai, sparking widespread discussion in the industry. X.ai, an artificial i…

By：John Colascione PHOENIX, AZ – One of the most well-known domain registrars in the world, Namecheap, has released the results of a study outlining the highest number of doma…

Six prominent candidates are vying for ICANN’s Board seat 13, representing the domain industry’s Contracted Parties House. They include leaders from Verisign, Amazon, GoDaddy, Iden…

By Darpan Munjal Founder & CEO of Atom.com, a global naming & branding platform The recent acquisition of Gold.com for over $8 million and the $15.5 million sale of chat.co…

Identity Digital, through its registrar subsidiary Name.com, has announced a new partnership with LinkedIn to provide exclusive perks for LinkedIn Premium subscribers. As part of t…

As the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) prepares to vote on the proposed UN Convention Against Cybercrime, the treaty has garnered significant attention. Opposed by most civi…

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…

Meta Platforms Inc. (META) plans to invest over $10 billion in a new proprietary subsea cable network spanning more than 40,000 kilometers. This initiative aims to connect key glob…

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…

Australian lawmakers have passed legislation banning children under the age of 16 from using social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok. The new law, aim…

Doug Isenberg, domain attorney and founder of Gigalaw, has released the Q3 2024 edition of his “Domain Dispute Digest,” a detailed 15-page report analyzing UDRP cases across ICANN’…