New TLDs

Why Nordic Domain Days Has Become a Defining Event for the Domain Industry

Nordic Domain Days drew 450 attendees from 77 countries, underscoring its growing international reach. Blending practical insights with close-knit networking, the event continues to strengthen the global domain community and its collaborative spirit.

Premium Domain Demand Reaches New High in Radix’s H1 2026 Report

Radix's H1 2026 Premiums Report reveals record premium domain registrations, rising renewals, and growing demand for short, brand-defining names, underscoring how businesses increasingly view premium domains as strategic assets for long-term growth and digital identity.

DNIB Reports 401.6 Million Domain Name Registrations in Q2 2026

The second quarter of 2026 closed with 401.6 million domain name registrations across all top-level domains (TLDs), an increase of 29.9 million domain name registrations compared to the second quarter of 2025, according to the latest issue of the Domain Name Industry Brief Quarterly Report released Thursday at DNIB.com.

Momentum Builds as the New gTLD Application Window Enters Its Final Weeks

As the New gTLD Program enters its final application stretch, ICANN's progress, stronger security expectations and clearer operational frameworks are giving applicants greater confidence ahead of ICANN87 in Bali and future expansion of domains worldwide.

Why Operational Readiness Will Define the Next Generation of TLDs

Launching a top-level domain is only the beginning. Hello Registry combines ICANN-approved expertise, flexible infrastructure and long-term operational support to help brands, communities and innovators build and manage secure, future-ready TLDs with confidence for years.

What Running .CA and .NL Taught Us About Building Better Registry Infrastructure

Running .CA and .NL has taught Hello Registry that true back-end excellence depends on resilience, adaptability and operational experience, helping registries navigate evolving technical, policy and security demands with confidence and long-term stability.

Making the Most of the 2026 New gTLD Application Round

The ICANN new gTLD application window is now open, giving organizations a limited opportunity to secure and operate their own top-level domain. Learn how Hello Registry can help simplify the application process from start to launch.

Firms Stick With “.com” While Cyber Risks Redefine Domain Strategy

Corporate domain strategies remain anchored in legacy extensions even as new domains proliferate, forcing firms to balance global reach, regional needs and rising fraud risks in an increasingly complex digital landscape.

Premium Domains Surge as Renewals Strengthen in H2 2025

Radix reports a 96% surge in premium domain registrations in H2 2025, with strong renewal rates and rising demand across price tiers signalling that high-value digital assets are becoming core, long-term brand infrastructure.

DotBrands and the 2026 ICANN New gTLD Round: Strategic Control at the DNS Layer

As ICANN prepares to reopen its New gTLD application window in April 2026, brand owners must decide whether a dotBrand domain offers strategic control, security and long-term digital identity advantages beyond traditional domain portfolio models.