New .VN Domain Ownership Verification Requirements
Organisations holding .VN domain names should be aware of new ownership verification requirements introduced by Vietnam’s domain name registry, VNNIC.The mandatory verification process follows regulatory changes in Vietnam and represents the registry’s first comprehensive...
Changes to .RU, .РФ and .SU domain names
Organisations holding Russian domain names should be aware of important new verification requirements coming into effect from 1 September 2026.Under new regulatory requirements, holders of .RU, .РФ and .SU domain names will be required to complete electronic identity...
.pay Domains: What Brands Need to Know and Why It Matters
Payment-related domains carry a high level of trust and visibility. They are closely tied to financial transactions, customer communications, and supplier relationships.With the introduction of .pay, organisations now have an opportunity to strengthen their digital presence...
.mobile TLD: General Availability Opens 19 February 2026
.mobile TLD Update
The .mobile top-level domain (TLD) will enter General Availability on 19 February 2026, opening...
ICANN Confirms the Next New gTLD Round, What You Need to Know
The New gTLD programme begins. No longer theoretical.
This is the moment many in the industry have been waiting for. ICANN has formally confirmed that the next round of the New gTLD Program is no longer stuck in policy limbo. With the final...
TLD Spotlight: Introducing .mobile
Introducing the .mobile TLD
The .mobile TLD is a new namespace designed to support the growing shift toward mobile-first digital experiences. While .mobile...
Exciting New TLD Launches: .fast, .talk, and .you
The domain name landscape continues to evolve, giving businesses and also individuals new ways to stand out online. Several new Top-Level Domains (TLDs) are launching in the coming months, opening up fresh opportunities to secure memorable, relevant, and brandable web...
Important Notice: Increased Registry Audits for Domains
We want to make you aware of a recent increase in audit activity from several domain name registries, particularly those managing .cn (China), .vn (Vietnam), and .sg (Singapore) domain extensions.
Why This...
TLD Updates: What launched in 2024 and new releases for 2025
TLD Launch Class of 2024
The 2024 round of TLD launches offered a variety of new domain options, but few have gained significant traction. Most of the new TLDs cater to niche industries or brand-driven...
.PL IMPORTANT POLICY UPDATE
Important Updates to .PL Domains
The .PL registry (NASK) has announced changes to domain registration policies, effective January 1, 2025, as part of the NIS2 Directive. These changes introduce stricter...
GlobalBlock Update: More TLDs added including adult domains
GlobalBlock grows its brand protection coverage
UPDATE: Global Block serves as a powerful first line of defence against phishing, domain squatting, and online brand threats. Global Block prevents your...
.TOP Domain Registry Warned Over Phishing Concerns
.top Registry has been warned by ICANN in relation to the number of phishing domain names registered in the .top domain name space.