Major Update: MMX Streamlines .law and .abogado Domain Registration, Easing Onboarding for Registrars and Empowering Legal Professionals. The journey to securing a specialized .law or .abogado (the Spanish equivalent for attorney) domain name is now significantly more accessible and straightforward. This pivotal change, spearheaded by registry operator MMX, promises to revolutionize how legal professionals establish … Read more

The Battle for .Weibo: Tencent Challenges Sina’s Domain Name Victory Tencent Appeals ICANN Decision in High-Stakes .Weibo Domain Name Dispute In a significant development shaking the internet’s domain name landscape, Chinese technology giant Tencent has formally requested that ICANN (the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) reconsider a contentious decision regarding new top-level domain … Read more

The Future of .ORG: Internet Society’s Billion-Dollar Sale to Ethos Capital Ignites Debate The digital landscape was stirred by a significant announcement regarding one of the internet’s most trusted top-level domains. The Internet Society (ISOC), steward of the Public Interest Registry (PIR) and by extension the .org domain, has reportedly sold the registry to Ethos … Read more

ICANN’s Financial Health: A Deep Dive into the 2021 Tax Return and Growing Treasure Chest The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the global non-profit organization responsible for coordinating the internet’s unique identifiers, has recently filed its 2021 Form 990. This crucial document, equivalent to a U.S. tax return for non-profit entities, offers … Read more

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, where intellectual property and brand identity are paramount, leading NFT innovator Dapper Labs has taken decisive action, registering hundreds of domain names in a strategic move to safeguard its expansive portfolio. This proactive stance aims to prevent malicious actors from cybersquatting or launching phishing attacks that could undermine trust … Read more

CentralNic Accelerates Digital Monetization with Strategic Codewise Acquisition CentralNic is strategically acquiring Codewise, which operates Voluum, a leading platform enabling affiliate marketers to efficiently manage and track their diverse ad campaigns. In a significant move poised to reshape its digital revenue streams, CentralNic Group PLC (London AIM: CNIC), a global leader in internet domain name … Read more

A landmark legal battle has erupted over blockchain domains, as a prominent company asserts that the first entity to offer second-level blockchain domains under a specific Top-Level Domain (TLD) should be granted exclusive rights to it. This contentious claim has far-reaching implications for the burgeoning world of decentralized digital identity and the future of Web3 … Read more

ICANN 72: Navigating the Hybrid Meeting Challenge and the Quest for Global Inclusivity ICANN is considering an in-person event for ICANN 72 in Seattle this October, a proposal met with opposition from a group of APAC community members. The global landscape of internet governance is once again at a critical juncture, grappling with the complexities … Read more

Navigating Canceled Domain Installment Sales: A Seller’s Guide to Profit and Protection In the dynamic world of domain investing and sales, finding innovative ways to monetize your portfolio is key. Installment payment plans have emerged as a powerful tool, broadening the pool of potential buyers and offering sellers a structured revenue stream. However, a common … Read more

Who Had the Clearest Crystal Ball for 2024 in the Domain Industry? As the year draws to a close, and with the spirit of reflection often brought on by holidays like Thanksgiving in the United States, it’s the perfect time to look back. For those immersed in the dynamic world of domain names, this period … Read more