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’…

ICANN’s Registration Data Request Service (RDRS) experienced its lowest activity since its launch a year ago, according to the organization’s October report. The month saw 131 requ…

The DENIC eG invites participants to Domain pulse 2025, themed “Stable, Secure, Responsible – Shaping the Digital Future Together!” This premier conference on domain names in the G…

New York-based Orange Domains LLC, a joint venture by Trust Machines, Tucows, and Hiro Systems, has officially launched the .locker Top-Level Domain (TLD). Open for registration on…

DNS Belgium, in collaboration with SIDN and IE Domain Registry Limited, has published an international study analyzing phishing activities across .be, .nl, and .ie domains. The stu…

Microsoft is introducing Zero Day Quest, an unprecedented hacking event aimed at identifying critical security vulnerabilities in cloud and AI technologies. The initiative offers $…

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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…