Researcher and Domain Investor. Life is like photography - develop from the negatives.
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Jun 8
Another country jumps on the .ai bandwagon and it’s not just a tech whimsy — Indonesia’s registry is rolling out .ai.id to ride the AI wave in new ways. Think sunrise periods, trademarks in the mix, and a whole lot of domain strategy. Read more: ift.tt/geR94yp
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Jun 4
ICANN goes from navel-gazing to nimble governance. New rules cut back on self-review drama and set a practical framework to discuss at ICANN 86. Read the deeper dive and what it means for accountability and structure here: ift.tt/wau0fYO
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Jun 4
ICANN cancels Oman, but Bali says hello. See the move to The Westin Bali for ICANN 87, Oct 17–22. Surprising nobody, but we’ll still pack our sunscreen. Read more: ift.tt/bQWBVqR
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Jun 1
Four registrars lose their ICANN contracts as backlog clears: Domus, Globis, Overcasts, and Wanyuhulian Technology all had their accreditations terminated. No domains at risk. Read more: ift.tt/eUolXGc
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May 29
ICANN stalwart and African internet pioneer Barrett has passed away after a battle with cancer. Acknowledging a legacy on the board and in SA’s digital landscape, with a private family moment in focus. Read the full tribute and details here: ift.tt/O62PTDl
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May 29
Montenegro waves a revenue squeeze at .me registry partners, as government pressure grows on GoDaddy and Identity Digital. What happens when a ccTLD meets the state? Read the full story and the twists in the .me partnership. ift.tt/rIy5NQM
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May 27
Just in: ICANN approves 18 more cheap gTLD applications under the Applicant Support Program. totals climbing fast: 16 conditionally approved, 27 fully approved. Curious what “fully approved” actually means for payment timing? Read the full update here: ift.tt/PqchMiT
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May 27
Nominet shifts cybersquatting disputes to WIPO, expanding global control over domain name fights. WIPO takes over DRS from July 7, with policy and fees in play—a new chapter for .uk disputes. Read more: ift.tt/DlmI7t1
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May 27
Just in: Whois gets a little more useless. ICANN’s advisory may shield registrants and complicate tracking down domain owners—thanks, GoDaddy pass. If you’re hunting contact info, you’ll want to read this before your next domain purchase. ift.tt/RdKC34Z
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May 27
ICANN is stuck in a diagnostic maze: what happens when AI agents join the policy chat, and the human voice isn’t the only one at the table? Dive into the ICANN-agentic AI pickle and see what’s at stake for the future of domain policy. ift.tt/mZMuCDV
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May 27
Pay sunrise is going gangbusters: Amazon’s .pay gTLD is fueling a blistering wave of defensive registrations, far above typical new-gTLD buzz. Sunrise ran from Apr 14; deadline pushed to July 20. Curious what’s driving the rush? Read more: ift.tt/QRLClI5
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May 27
Nominet dodges millions in member refunds—and somehow still keeps their cool. Read the latest on how a court dismissal dodges a payout and what it means for registrars and members. ift.tt/McvAl0Y
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May 20
Identity Digital just grabbed another 25-year-old TLD and let’s be honest, that’s how you age like fine DNS. Their latest move: Jolly Host now operating .aero, taking over from SITA. Dive into the details and the implications for registry dynamics. ift.tt/3ap42l6
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May 15
Ask.com hits the market as Jeeves breathes his last — a killer domain sale in the making after Ask Jeeves shutters. One of the priciest moves in domain history? Dive into who’s marketing ask.com and why this could be huge. ift.tt/TbfwFv4
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May 13
ICANN quietly offers a lifeline to the most stubborn new gTLD applicant, decades after the initial rejection. Will Nameshop take the olive branch or cling to its last few dollars? Read the full saga and the latest twist here: ift.tt/aCSftl5
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May 13
ICYMI: ICANN just added an urgent access pathway for law enforcement to private Whois data, aiming for under 24 hours—though the powers are still toothless for now. Read how the new RDAP policy handles urgent requests and what it means for privacy and tr… ift.tt/EGnC9sl
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May 11
Identity Digital just added another dormant gTLD to the shelf, snagging .safety from Safety Registry Services and handing the keys to Jolly Host. Fancy math: five gTLDs this year, one ICANN contract swap at a time. Details here: ift.tt/Q3XKaVS
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May 11
Verisign is shelving two quirky old-timers: .name third-level domains and its personalized email forwarding. Innovation? Not exactly. The move paves the way for a fresh tech era or at least a tidy inbox. Read more: ift.tt/2bCpwlD
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May 11
Four more deadbeat registrars face firing squad: ICANN hits four with public compliance actions for unpaid fees. Domus, Globis, Overcasts, and Wanyuhulian Tech must pay by May 27 or lose accreditation. Read more: ift.tt/mszGOFx
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May 7
ICANN kicks the can down the road on Oman AGM plans, leaving Muscat in limbo and stakeholders guessing the calendar. Read the full update on whether the October gathering will go ahead or be canceled, and what it means for ICANN’s roadmap. ift.tt/Vx6Sntr
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