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ICANN opens next application window for new gTLDs
ICANN signals timelines for the next round of new generic top-level domains, encouraging brands and communities to prepare early.
Read More.ai aftermarket sets another monthly record
Average resale prices for .ai domains continue to climb as AI startups compete for short, meaningful names.
Read MoreNew country-code domain launches phased sunrise
The registry announced sunrise for trademark holders, followed by landrush and general availability next month.
Read MoreMajor marketplace rolls out AI-assisted listing tools
Sellers get automated title suggestions and category hints; human review remains for quality control.
Read MorePremium one-word .com sells for seven figures
A single-word .com reportedly changes hands in a private deal north of $2M, highlighting sustained demand for exact-match brands.
Read MoreRegistrar introduces built-in WHOIS privacy by default
New accounts now get privacy redaction on eligible TLDs without extra cost, improving baseline security.
Read MoreNew TLD aimed at creators enters general availability
Short, brandable namespace targets independent creators and studios with competitive early-bird pricing.
Read MoreCloud provider expands low-cost registrar to more regions
Customers in additional countries can now register and manage domains alongside DNS and SSL services.
Read MoreUDRP case underscores importance of clean landing pages
Panel cites PPC links targeting trademark categories; respondent loses domain despite generic term claims.
Read MoreSecurity advisory: DNSSEC misconfiguration spike observed
Operators report an uptick in validation failures linked to rollover mistakes—check your DS records.
Read MoreWhy DNS threats should be on every CISO’s radar in 2025
The 2025 DNS Threat Landscape Report reveals that threat actors are now using DNS (and DoH) to bypass defenses, hide malware, and hijack domains—taking advantage of critical protocol access on all networks.
Read MoreReal domain sales results in 2025 – DNW Podcast #547
Two prominent domain investors return on a podcast to discuss the performance of their domain portfolios so far this year.
Read MoreHow a tiny Caribbean island of Anguilla has turned the AI boom into a digital gold mine
Anguilla's .ai domain registrations surged, pushing domain fee revenue to $32 million—nearly 20% of government income—funding infrastructure, healthcare, and education.
Read More.KR gets with .IT
KISA introduced new 3-stage domains—AI.KR, IT.KR, IO.KR, ME.KR—with a priority trademark registration window closed in January, and general availability starting March 3, 2025.
Read MoreElizabeth Warren calls for crackdown on internet ‘monopoly’ you’ve never heard of
Senators Warren and Nadler urge investigations into VeriSign for raising .com prices by 30% since 2018, potentially violating Sherman Act laws.
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