Public launch of the .MUSIC domain

The long-awaited public launch of the .MUSIC domain was officially announced through the registry’s social media channels. Earlier this year, in May, the registry had...

Identity Digital joins forces with Government of Anguilla to manage .AI domain

Identity Digital announced on their LinkedIn profile that they have entered into a significant partnership with the Government of Anguilla (GOA) to manage the .AI...

The number of .ai domain registrations surpasses 500,000

The .ai domain, the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Anguilla, has reached a major milestone by surpassing half a million registrations. According to the latest data, as of October 1, 2024, there are 533,068 .ai domains registered.

Verisign agrees to implement .com domain takedown rules

Verisign has agreed to incorporate new rules regarding the takedown of abusive .com domains as part of its upcoming registry contract with ICANN. The proposed...

Russia challenges .aero domain suspension, seeks ICANN mediation

Russia is aware of ICANN's influence and hopes that the organization can help resolve this dispute in their favor. ICANN has a track record of playing a key role in domain management and has the authority to mediate such disputes.

ICANN chooses Vietnam for 2025 events

ICANN has announced that Hanoi, Vietnam, will host several important events in 2025. One of the main events is the Contracted Parties Summit, scheduled from May 5 to 7, 2025, where registrars and registry operators will meet to discuss key industry matters.

Amazon launches .deal and .now TLD

Amazon is expanding its digital footprint with the launch of two new top-level domains (TLDs): .deal and .now. After a significant delay, the tech giant is finally rolling out these domains, nearly eight years after they were initially delegated by ICANN.

The ripple effect of Verisign’s .com price hike: a follow-up

Back in February 2024, we highlighted Verisign’s announcement of an impending price increase for .com domains, a move that was set to come into effect in September. We discussed the 7% rise, taking the annual fee from $9.59 to $10.26, and noted how this was part of a broader strategy in response to shifting market dynamics.

GoDaddy’s smart strategies push its market value to new highs

GoDaddy’s Q2 2024 results show a company making strides in a competitive market. The strong performance in Applications & Commerce reflects the success of GoDaddy’s...

Tucows Q2 2024 financial results: a detailed analysis

In the second quarter of 2024, Tucows Inc. reported a notable performance across its business segments. The company demonstrated resilience and growth despite facing some...

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