For the first time in more than ten years, ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) has announced plans to raise the fees it charges domain registrars. The change is part of ICANN’s effort to maintain stable funding as it continues to support the infrastructure behind global domain name registration. [Read more…]
Akamai Technologies has launched what it’s calling a first-of-its-kind DNS Posture Management solution. This new product isn’t just about watching DNS—it’s about fixing it before it becomes a liability.
Most businesses rely on DNS (Domain Name System) to connect systems, websites, and services. But DNS is often an afterthought. It’s quietly running in the background until something breaks—or worse, someone breaks in. [Read more…]
Everyone has a unique skill. Mine? Finding people who don’t want to be found—specifically, domain owners trying to stay anonymous. You can hide behind WHOIS privacy, fancy registrars, or offshore hosting, but if that domain is live on the web, you’ve probably left digital breadcrumbs. And I know how to follow them. [Read more…]
Afternic has published recurring sales data that reveals one consistent truth: a few powerful keywords dominate the aftermarket. Between March 2023 and August 2024, a handful of terms repeatedly appeared in monthly filtered sales reports.
The next major ICANN meeting is set for Prague, and the timing couldn’t be more consequential. From June 9–12, 2025, the ICANN83 Policy Forum will convene stakeholders from around the world to debate Internet governance, DNS policy, and the technical framework that keeps the global web functioning. [Read more…]
Tucows has announced the election of eight directors to its Board, following its Annual General Meeting on May 20, 2025. The update includes new and returning faces with backgrounds in investment, behavioral science, data analytics, and entrepreneurship. The move signals a shift in focus and leadership alignment as Tucows enters a new chapter of growth across its expanding internet infrastructure and SaaS businesses. [Read more…]