The future of five middle eastern gTLDs in danger

The stability and future of five Middle Eastern-themed generic top-level domains (gTLDs) have come under significant threat following the mysterious disappearance of their registry operator, Asia Green IT System (AGIT). This situation has escalated after the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) issued its third breach AGIT.

Projections: half a million .ai by year-end

The .ai domain, the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Anguilla, has been experiencing a meteoric rise in popularity. Since our last update in April, the number of registered .ai domains has surged, reflecting the growing interest in artificial intelligence (AI) and its applications. This trend underscores the significance of the .ai domain.

OVHcloud Q3 2024 financial summary

OVHcloud, one of the leading European cloud companies, has published its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2024. The company reported significant revenue growth, continued international expansion, and the introduction of innovative technological solutions. Below is a detailed summary of these results, including year-over-year (

Porkbun reaches 2 million domains under management

Porkbun, the domain registrar known for its affordability and customer-centric approach, has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 2 million domains under management. This achievement marks a notable acceleration in the company's growth, having taken seven years to reach its first million domains and just two years to double that number.

Spaceship reaches 1 million domains milestone

Richard Kirkendall proudly announced on x.com that the company has reached the milestone of 1 million domains under its management. This rapid growth not only underscores the effectiveness of Spaceship's business strategy but also highlights its commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction.

.XYZ registry celebrates a decade of remarkable growth and success

On Sunday, June 2, the .XYZ Registry will celebrate its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of exceptional growth and success. Founded by Daniel Negari, .XYZ...

ICANN vs. Namecheap: pricing battle

The ICANN vs. Namecheap case is a pivotal moment in the domain registration industry's evolution. The legal arguments and economic analyses presented in this dispute will likely influence future policies and practices regarding domain name pricing.

DotMusic delays the launch of its gTLD again

DotMusic, the organization responsible for the new global top-level domain (gTLD) .music, has once again delayed the launch date of its project. This time, the planned general availability date has been pushed back by more than three months—from June 25 to October 8.

.ART domain celebrates 7th birthday

This month marks a significant milestone for the .ART domain registry as it celebrates its 7th birthday. Since its launch on May 10, 2017, .ART has grown exponentially, becoming the digital home for over 260,000 artists, creators, museums, galleries, and institutions globally.

Squarespace’s bold move: going private in a $6.9 billion deal

Squarespace, the popular website-building platform, is making waves with its decision to go private in a massive $6.9 billion all-cash deal with private equity firm Permira. After nearly three years of turbulence on the public market, this move comes as no surprise to industry insiders.

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