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Google is increasing domain prices up to 25%
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Company increases prices on six top level domain names. If you own a lot of domain names offered by Google Registry, you should consider renewing…
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Pride fails to reverse gay domains decline
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There are any number of ways gay people can express themselves during Pride, but buying gay-themed domain names doesn’t appear to be one of them. Zone files show that…
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Banking.ai top close at Dynadot expired .ai auctions $53,055
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First day of July expired .ai auctions at Dynadot/Whois.ai had four 5 figure closes. Banking.ai led the way at $53,055 Domain Price Date Venue banking.ai 53,055 USD 2024-07-08 Dynadot…
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Hawk Tuah domains: Viral video feeds registration frenzy!
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During the past weeks, the “Hawk Tuah” video went viral, turning Haliey Welch into an overnight celebrity. Whether it was hawk tuah, or hawk too, or any variation thereof,…
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Unstoppable announces another new gTLD bid
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In the run-up to the 2012 new gTLD application round, we were hard-pressed to find a company willing to announce an application. This time around, announcements are coming out…
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D3 applies for .ape and .magic trademarks
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Company wants trademarks for new top level domain names. D3, a company that intends to apply for new top level domain names for various web3 communities, has filed internet-to-use…
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Blockchain naming firm gets ICANN accreditation
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A company heavily involved in promoting blockchain-based domain name alternatives has received its ICANN registrar accreditation, allowing it to sell real domains as well. Switzerland-based Freename’s London subsidiary seems…
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ICANN takes over gTLD after Whois failures
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ICANN has swooped to take over operation of a new gTLD after it missed its strict thresholds for Whois availability. .nowruz, originally operated by Istanbul-based Asia Green IT System,…
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Economic termites – DNW Podcast #492
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Why this group thinks Verisign shouldn’t be able to raise the price of .com domains. Last month, a consortium of advocacy groups asked the US government to take action…
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Identity Digital asks U.S. government for cybersecurity reporting carveout for domain registries
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Company argues that registries and registrars should report incidents to ICANN instead of individual governments. Domain name registry business Identity Digital has asked the U.S. government to create a…