XYZ is helping keep the internet open and free through a special sale!

Los Angeles, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/05/2018 -- .xyz's 4th anniversary was this past Saturday, June 2nd, and XYZ is celebrating it by making 1-year .xyz domain renewals and 2-year .xyz domain registrations just $6.99 at participating registrars. This campaign not only continues XYZ's mission to give internet users access to great domain names at affordable prices, it also affirms XYZ's commitment to preserving internet freedom. During the month of June, XYZ has pledged to donate $1 to the Electronic Frontier Fund (EFF) for .xyz domains renewed and registered at participating registrars during the sale, with a commitment to donate a minimum of $10,000.

XYZ has been on the forefront of innovation since its inception; launching as the only truly generic new domain, then rising to become the most popular new domain in the world, while introducing new offerings like the first-of-its-kind 1.111B® Class of domains. Now XYZ is on the frontline in the push to keep the internet open and free, just as the internet users of this and future generations want it to be.

"As the leading nonprofit dedicated to defending civil liberties online, EFF is at the forefront in the fight for internet freedom. We're excited that XYZ has committed to stand with us in our shared mission to protect internet users' rights, and we're proud to have the support of the #GenXYZ community of .xyz adopters." said Nicole Puller, Associate Director of Donor Relations for the EFF.

Since launching in 2014 with the goal of "pushing the reset button on the internet" to give users freedom of choice and access to domain names they want, XYZ has grown into one of the most popular domains in the world, with millions of domains being registered by individuals and businesses in 230 countries and territories.

"The purpose of .xyz has always been to give Generations X, Y, and Z true freedom on the internet and a chance to claim their own piece of it with a name they believe in." said Daniel Negari, CEO of XYZ. "It's more important now than ever that we come together to preserve the open and limitless internet we know and love. I'm proud that XYZ, together with our community of users and supporters, is uniting to protect the future of the internet."

To learn more about XYZ's 4th anniversary campaign and see a full list of participating registrars, visit https://www.gen.xyz/birthday.

About XYZ
XYZ is unlocking new real estate on the web for the next generation of internet users with new global domain extensions, including the most popular new domain in the world, .xyz. The registry also operates .College, .Rent, .Security, .Protection, and .Theatre, and .Cars, .Car, and .Auto through a joint venture. XYZ launched its tenth extension, .Storage, in November 2017. Learn more about XYZ on Fox Business News with Maria Bartiromo and Wired, or at www.gen.xyz.

About EFF
Founded in 1990, the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is a non-profit organization that champions user privacy, free expression, and innovation on the internet through impact litigation, policy analysis, grassroots activism, and technology development. EFF uses the unique expertise of leading technologists, activists, and attorneys in its efforts to defend free speech online, fight illegal surveillance, advocate for users and innovators, and support freedom-enhancing technologies.

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.XYZ’s Global Retail Network Now Supports its “1.111B® Class” Digital Currency & IoT Solution

Los Angeles, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 11/10/2017 -- Effective 11/11, all registrars offering .xyz will automatically support the first-of-its-kind 1.111B® Class of .xyz domains for a recommended retail price of 99¢ per year. XYZ's global network of 400+ retailers will join early supporters like GoDaddy, Uniregistry, and Name.com to permanently reduce all 6-digit, 7-digit, 8-digit, and 9-digit numeric .xyz domains as an inexpensive platform for digital currency trading, Internet of Things connectivity, and other creative uses.

At Ethereum's DevCon3 last week, the popular blockchain cryptocurrency announced a partnership with XYZ to allow users to pair their Ethereum wallets with .xyz domains for secure coin management and trading. With 99¢ annual carrying costs and flat 99¢ transaction fees, the 1.111B® Class is the first digital currency platform to be supported by a global network of registrars, with built-in security and customer support, and stability through the internet's root DNS. This new level of convenience and security allows non-technical investors to enter the digital currency economy and trade assets through their trusted domain registrar.

"Being connected to the internet's DNS backbone, .xyz domains can be securely registered, managed, and traded on the most stable blockchain in existence. All domains come with locking mechanisms, transfer authorization codes, and optional WHOIS privacy to show or hide asset ownership," said Daniel Negari, CEO of XYZ. "The 1.111B® Class makes Ethereum immediately accessible to hundreds of millions of existing domain customers, and I expect other cryptocurrencies to soon add their support."

The XYZ registry first announced the 1.111B® Class in June to celebrate the third anniversary of .xyz as the most popular new domain in the world. Since the prelaunch, innovators have also begun using 1.111B® Class domains for autonomous research (205908.xyz), advanced networking (205777.xyz), and calendar milestones (20380119.xyz). With no minimum or maximum registration requirements, domains may be registered as needed for app testing, vanity VoIP numbers, identification numbers, zip codes, or in sequential blocks to match serial numbers, while also doubling as Ethereum wallets.

With 99¢ annual carrying costs and flat 99¢ transaction fees, the 1.111B® Class is also the first digital currency platform to be supported by a global network of registrars, with built-in security and customer support, and stability through the internet's root DNS. This new level of convenience and security allows non-technical investors to enter the digital currency economy and trade assets through their trusted domain registrar, while also doubling as Ethereum wallets.

To learn more about the 1.111B® Class and watch Ethereum's announcement at DevCon3, visit www.AYDACFU.xyz.

About XYZ
XYZ is unlocking new real estate on the web for the next generation of internet users with new global domain extensions, including the most popular new domain in the world, .xyz. The registry also operates .College, .Rent, .Security, .Protection, and .Theatre, and .Cars, .Car, and .Auto through a joint venture. XYZ is launching its tenth extension, .Storage, in November 2017. Learn more about XYZ on Fox Business News with Maria Bartiromo and Wired, or at www.gen.xyz.

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Priority Registration for New .Storage Domains Begins Today

Las Vegas, NV -- (ReleaseWire) -- 11/07/2017 -- XYZ, operator of the most popular new domain in the world, .xyz, launched .Storage today as the authoritative namespace for businesses and individuals in the physical storage and data storage industries. Acquired by XYZ in May 2017, .Storage is being opened to the company's global network of 400+ domain retailers, including CSC, MarkMonitor, and GoDaddy.

Priority registration for trademark holders begins at 9:00am EST, and domains are awarded immediately on a first-come, first-served basis. All .Storage web addresses, including 1-letter domains like i.Storage, geographics like NewYork.Storage, and keywords like Online.Storage, are available today for one standard fee. With no verification required, brands may secure these domains, as well as their trademarks, facility locations, and other relevant names, before they become available to the general public on November 28, 2017. Global general availability begins on December 5, 2017.

To encourage businesses to begin using their .Storage domains immediately, XYZ will offer a complimentary white-glove website migration service for a limited time ($10,000 value). The transition from the old domains to .Storage URLs follows Google's best practices and takes under one week to complete. Existing search engine rankings, SEO scores, and emails are all maintained, while businesses enjoy a boost to their branding and online presence from their new .Storage domains.

Thanks to the global success of .xyz as the go-to domain ending for the next generation of internet users, XYZ is launching .Storage as its tenth extension in just over three years. .Storage is expected to follow the trend of XYZ's other domain endings and be a popular choice among industry leaders, with featured adoption by MIT's $200 million-funded Engine.xyz, Deloitte's leadership communities Exponentials.xyz and GoInnovate.xyz, and Baidu's automotive AI initiative Apollo.Auto.

"XYZ brought innovation and choice to the internet when we launched .xyz in 2014 as the domain ending for every website, everywhere. With businesses and individuals now using .xyz in over 200 countries, I had the confidence to acquire and launch .Storage as the authoritative platform for an $80 billion per year industry," said Daniel Negari, CEO of XYZ. "With no domains being held back, businesses should take advantage of our flat pricing structure and secure the best .Storage names immediately."

Read Negari's full announcement to learn more or search for .Storage domains at www.go.storage.

About XYZ
XYZ is unlocking new real estate on the web for the next generation of internet users with new global domain extensions, including the most popular new domain in the world, .xyz. The registry also operates .College, .Rent, .Security, .Protection, .Theatre, .Storage, and .Cars, .Car, and .Auto through a joint venture.

Learn more about XYZ on Fox Business News with Maria Bartiromo and Wired, or at www.gen.xyz.

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Los Angeles, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 10/02/2017 -- XYZ, the registry operator of the popular .xyz domain ending, and its CEO Daniel Negari, were both honored at the Tech in Motion Awards last Thursday night in Los Angeles for their workplace diversity and leadership in technology.

From a field of over 120 nominees, XYZ secured two awards out of four total categories. The company received the inaugural award for "Best Tech Workplace for Diversity," thanks to its bespoke team made up of individuals from 12 different nationalities who are fluent in over 15 different languages.

"XYZ prides itself on attracting talent from different backgrounds to bring diversity to the office and help the company grow through contrasting vantage points," said Shayan Rostam, XYZ's Global Director. "Our team's diversity has become one of our greatest assets in making .xyz the go-to domain ending for the next generation of innovators in 230 countries and territories."

The second award of the night went to XYZ's CEO, Daniel Negari, for "Best Tech Manager." Negari has developed a culture of intrapreneurship within XYZ by empowering team members with the tools, mentorship, and resources necessary to develop creative solutions that make significant impacts. Team members are encouraged to take on new projects that they feel passionate about, and the ones that show promise are fast-tracked for bigger roles.

"Managing tech has always been a passion of mine, and I am fortunate to have some of the smartest and hardest working people in the world around me," said Negari. "This has ultimately made XYZ a cool and diverse place to work that kicks some serious ass at the same time! Boom!"

.xyz domains can be registered for 99¢ at retailers worldwide like GoDaddy, Namecheap, and Name.com. Recent adopters include MIT's $200 million-funded Engine.xyz, the co-founders of Skype's Starship.xyz, and Deloitte's GoInnovate.xyz and Exponentials.xyz.

About XYZ
XYZ is unlocking new real estate on the web for the next generation of internet users with global domain extensions, including the new go-to domain .xyz, as well as .College, .Rent, .Security, .Protection, and .Theatre, and .Cars, .Car, and .Auto through a joint venture. XYZ is launching its tenth extension, .Storage, in November 2017. Learn more about XYZ on Fox Business News with Maria Bartiromo and Wired, or at www.gen.xyz.

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1.111 Billion .XYZ Domains Now 99¢ per Year, Every Year at GoDaddy.xyz

Los Angeles, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/09/2017 -- GoDaddy Inc., the world's largest cloud platform dedicated to small, independent ventures, and XYZ, operator of the new go-to domain ending, .xyz, launched .xyz's innovative 1.111B Class of domains for $0.99 per year, every year. All six, seven, eight, and nine-digit numeric .xyz domains have been reclassified for alternative creative and innovative uses, such as Internet of Things device connectivity, advanced network communications, and digital currencies.

With the emergence of connected devices, there is unmet demand by small businesses for memorable and affordable addresses that can be easily registered and managed. The 1.111B Class of .xyz domains is the solution to the needs of today and robust enough for the technology of tomorrow. Applications of the 1.111B Class include app testing, browser-based voice-over-IP (VoIP) calling, smart device tracking, and digital currency exchange.

"When domain name extensions were expanded, it created new opportunities to use domains in interesting ways. It's great to see .xyz take innovative approaches with their domain names," said Theresa Geraghty, Vice President of Marketing at GoDaddy. "Designating a large group of names and pricing them for a particular use, such as the internet of things, is an example of a registry thinking outside the box."

"As the domain ending for every website, everywhere, .xyz is the top choice for small businesses bringing their ideas online," said Daniel Negari, CEO of XYZ. "Now that we have launched the 1.111B Class with GoDaddy, businesses can secure .xyz domains with nominal carry costs and global accessibility."

Register .xyz domains at GoDaddy at www.GoDaddy.xyz.

Learn more about the .xyz 1.111B Class at www.gen.xyz/AYDACFU.

About XYZ
XYZ is unlocking new real estate on the web for the next generation of internet users with new global domain extensions, including the go-to domain ending, .xyz, as well as .College, .Rent, .Security, .Protection, and .Theatre, and .Cars, .Car, and .Auto through a joint venture. XYZ is launching .Storage in November 2017. Learn more about XYZ at www.gen.xyz.

Media Contacts: 
XYZ: Shayan Rostam
800-999-8422
hello@gen.xyz
GoDaddy: Nick Fuller
602-420-4435
nfuller@godaddy.com

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The .Storage Domain Ending Joins the Portfolio of the Most Popular New Domain, .XYZ

Los Angeles, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 05/03/2017 -- XYZ, operator of the most popular new domain in the world, .xyz, announced the acquisition of .Storage as its tenth domain extension today. .Storage gives storage facilities and data storage providers alike the opportunity to secure short and brandable industry-specific domains to establish their online presence.

Originally operated as a restricted domain extension by Self Storage Company LLC, .Storage will be relaunched through XYZ's global network of retail partners, such as GoDaddy, Network Solutions, MarkMonitor, and CSC, as an unrestricted namespace in the Fall of 2017. The first phase of availability will begin on November 7, 2017 for businesses to secure their trademarks, slogans, and other relevant domains before the general public. This is immediately followed by a two-week public Early Access Period, which starts on November 28. The global general availability launch of .Storage is set for December 5, 2017.

Like XYZ's other professional domain extensions, .Security, .Protection, .Theatre, .Cars, .Car, and .Auto, the registry will make all .Storage domains available for one flat annual fee, including one-character and two-character domains, as well as premium keywords. For example, domains previously priced for $100,000 or more, such as Data.Storage, Cloud.Storage, and Cold.Storage, will now be made available for a recommended retail price of just $79 per month, with a 12-month commitment.

"The success of the entire XYZ portfolio, anchored by .xyz, has led to an excess of cash flow for us to further our mission of bringing choice and innovation to the internet. Thanks to the end users who have adopted .xyz in over 230 countries, our registration and renewal rates have exceeded even my own expectations," said Daniel Negari, CEO of XYZ. "Due to the success we have had to date, I got the confidence to acquire our tenth asset, the .Storage domain extension."

The acquisition of .Storage comes just weeks before XYZ's next major initiative, which will coincide with the third anniversary of .xyz, the domain ending for every website, everywhere. More details will be made available on June 1, 2017 at www.gen.xyz/AYDACFU.

"The mission of XYZ is to bring choice and innovation to the next generation of internet users. We are doing just that by adding .Storage to our already-robust portfolio of domain extensions, while also introducing a groundbreaking new class of .xyz domains in June. The paradigm around how we interact with domains is about to shift dramatically," said Negari.

Learn more about .Storage by reading Negari's full announcement or visit www.get.storage.

About XYZ
XYZ is the registry operator of the world's most popular new domain, .xyz, as well as .College, .Rent, .Security, .Protection, and .Theatre. Through a joint venture, the company also offers .Cars, .Car, and .Auto. XYZ is launching its tenth domain extension, .Storage, in November 2017.

With offices in Las Vegas and Santa Monica, the innovative registry operator is unlocking new real estate on the web for the next generation of internet users with new global domain extensions. Learn more about XYZ in featured press on Fox Business News with Maria Bartiromo and Wired, or at www.gen.xyz.

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The Most Popular New Domain in the World can now be Hosted in China

Beijing, China -- (ReleaseWire) -- 12/05/2016 -- Beijing XYZ Technology Co. LTD, the Chinese registry operator of the world's most popular new domain extension, .xyz, announced today that it has received official approval from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), a Chinese governmental agency in charge of the domain name industry. As a leading registry operator in China, XYZ was one of the first foreign entities to be approved.

With accreditation in China being a top priority for over a year, XYZ worked closely with ICANN, the nonprofit organization that maintains the internet's stability, to develop a technical solution that met its policy and system requirements. XYZ is the only registry to receive approval from ICANN for its technical solution to operate in China. The registry's partner in China, ZDNS, also played an integral role in helping XYZ pioneer a dual backend that was acknowledged by the MIIT.

As one of XYZ's most important markets, China accounted for one-third of all .xyz registrations across the world prior to accreditation, according to nTLDstats. Although they could be registered and transferred, websites on .xyz domains could not be hosted locally in China. Now that accreditation has been completed, existing registrants, as well as new businesses and individuals, can now use their .xyz domains for their websites, emails, apps, and more using services in China.

"Even before accreditation, .xyz has been our best selling new domain. Our customers have been eagerly waiting to use their .xyz domains for their professional and personal websites," said He Xiaojiang, CEO of Chengdu West Dimension Digital Technology Co, LTD. "With the abundance of .xyz websites we will be seeing in China in the near future, we expect our daily .xyz registration volume to grow by a factor of 10, while aftermarket activity and auction sale prices rise dramatically in the coming months," she continued.

XYZ has prepared for the expected increase in popularity by implementing its first phase of expansion in the region in 2016. The registry set up its WFOE, obtained its Chinese business license, and opened an office in Beijing. In November, XYZ's CEO, Daniel Negari, traveled to Beijing to meet with Chinese registrar partners, gave a keynote speech at World Hosting Days, and did an interview with newg.TV. Mason Zhang, XYZ's Business Development Director in China, will lead the company's continuing expansion efforts in 2017.

"It has been a pleasure working with the XYZ team over the past two years to help make .xyz one of the most popular new domains in China. We are also glad to see the effort .xyz has made in fighting against abuse," said Bridge Song, General Manager of Alibaba Cloud Computing's Domains & Websites Division. "Now that .xyz is accredited in China, we look forward to increasing our marketing efforts with them to help our enterprise clients expand internationally on .xyz domains."

".xyz is already the go-to domain extension for the next generation of internet users all over the world," said Daniel Negari. "With a whole new generation of businesses and individuals now able to host their .xyz websites in China, our team can't wait to begin featuring our favorite ones to inspire the Generation XYZ community."

Launched in June 2014, .xyz is the most popular new domain extension in the world, with more registrations than well-established endings such as .info, .co, .us, and .biz. Despite its unprecedented growth, .xyz is a safe and reputable namespace with less than 1% abuse, according to Spamhaus. To search and download lists of premium .xyz domains that are available for hand registration, visit www.gen.xyz/premiums.

About Beijing XYZ Technology Co. LTD
Beijing XYZ is the Chinese registry operator of the world's most popular new domain, .xyz, as well as .College, .Rent, .Security, .Protection, and .Theatre. Through a joint venture, the company also offers some of the internet's most valuable real estate ending in .Cars, .Car, and .Auto.

Founded in 2011, the company is led by CEO and Founder Daniel Negari, a visionary internet entrepreneur with years of experience in the domain industry. Learn more about XYZ in recent featured press such as Fox Business News with Maria Bartiromo, The Telegraph or at www.gen.xyz.

More information about .xyz can be found at www.gen.xyz/China, www.weibo.com/genxyz, by joining XYZ's official QQ group: 295605448, or on WeChat: wwwgenxyz.

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New Director of Business Development Leads Beijing XYZ’s Expansion in China

Beijing, China -- (ReleaseWire) -- 10/11/2016 -- Beijing XYZ Technology Co. LTD, the Chinese business entity and registry operator of the popular .xyz domain extension, announced today that Mason Zhang has joined the company as its first employee in China. Formerly the Chief Marketing Officer of a Chinese domain registry, Zhang now oversees Beijing XYZ's strategic partnerships, marketing campaigns, and expansion plans in China.

As the most popular new domain in the world, approximately one-third of all .xyz registrations are by businesses, individuals, and investors in China, according to nTLDstats. As a result, .xyz is already the second most popular new domain in China, even though it is not yet accredited by MIIT. Beijing XYZ has made significant strides to operate as an accredited registry in China, including setting up its WFOE, obtaining its Chinese business license, and passing technical testing in China. XYZ is the only foreign registry operator to receive this approval from ICANN.

"With .xyz expected to be accredited in China very soon, I wanted to play an integral role in the company's growth in China," said Zhang. "I am extremely excited to be Beijing XYZ's first employee, and I look forward to expanding our operations in China in 2017."

This move comes on the heels of other major news regarding .xyz in China. Recently, Chengdu West Dimension Digital Technology Co. LTD, one of China's leading registrars, announced the launch of their international marketplace on West.xyz. The registrar has also partnered with XYZ to host an exclusive .xyz auction, featuring over 100 highly desirable 3-4 character domains at no reserve. Bidding for offerings like TLC.xyz, DIP.xyz, and 1887.xyz, among other domains, will all start at 1 RMB beginning on October 11th at www.W263.xyz.

"Our no-reserve auction at W263.xyz is a great opportunity for investors to join in on the recent success .xyz has had in China," said Daniel Negari, CEO of XYZ. "It is believed that good things come in threes. For .xyz, the first was the launch of West.xyz. The second was Mason becoming Beijing XYZ's first employee. We believe the third will be the best of all."

About Beijing XYZ Technology Co. LTD
Beijing XYZ is the Chinese business entity and registry operator of the world's most popular new domain, .xyz, as well as .College, .Rent, .Security, .Protection, and .Theatre. Through a joint venture, the company also offers some of the internet's most valuable real estate ending in .Cars, .Car, and .Auto.

Founded in 2011, the company is led by CEO and Founder Daniel Negari, a visionary internet entrepreneur with years of experience in the domain industry. Learn more about XYZ in recent featured press such as Fox Business News with Maria Bartiromo, The Telegraph or at http://www.gen.xyz.

More information about .xyz and its accreditation progress can be found at www.gen.xyz/China, www.weibo.com/genxyz, or by joining XYZ's official QQ group: 295605448.

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Industry-specific web addresses unlock new online marketing opportunities

Los Angeles, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 01/27/2016 -- XYZ, the registry operator behind the world's most popular new domain, .xyz, today announced the global launch of .Security, .Protection, and .Theatre domain names. These new vertical-specific web addresses provide businesses and professionals in some of world's fastest growing industries with the opportunity to secure short, authoritative names and establish themselves as leaders in their field.

Today marks the first time that any business or individual can secure these domains for one standard registration fee without prerequisites. Highly desirable short, geographic, and keyword domains like 1.Security, ID.Protection, Hollywood.Theatre, NYC.Security, and Improv.Theatre are all available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Prior to general availability, trademark holders registered domains like MerrillLynch.Security, Dropbox.Security, WalMart.Protection, Intuit.Protection, BroadwayAcrossAmerica.Theatre, and TaylorSwift.Theatre. NetNames, a global leader in brand protection for international, publicly traded, and Fortune 500 Companies, is launching its own website on Brand.Protection.

"It has been great to see so many industry leaders adopt .Security, .Protection, and .Theatre domains," said Daniel Negari, CEO of XYZ. "We expect brands, businesses, and individuals, to expand their online reach by securing city names and keywords with these industry-specific endings. I'm excited to reset domain availability once again, where nearly everything you can imagine is available. Try it."

For a limited time, businesses registering a .Security, .Protection, or .Theatre domain are also eligible to have their website migrated to their new web address at no cost. The transition takes under one week to complete with zero downtime, and ensures that search engine ranking, SEO scores, and emails are all maintained. Interested customers may contact XYZ for more information.

.Security, .Protection, and .Theatre domains can now be registered at retailers worldwide, including GoDaddy, Name.com, and 101domain.

To learn more, visit https://www.Go.Security and https://www.Go.Theatre.

About XYZ
XYZ is the registry operator of the world's most popular domain, .xyz, as well as .College, .Rent, .Security, .Protection, and .Theatre. Through a joint venture, the company also offers some of the internet's most valuable real estate ending in .Cars, .Car, and .Auto.

Founded in 2011 with offices in Las Vegas and Santa Monica, the innovative registry is led by CEO and Founder Daniel Negari, a visionary internet entrepreneur with years of experience in the domain industry.

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Federal Judge Issues Landslide Victory Against Verisign

Los Angeles, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 11/24/2015 -- XYZ, the registry operator of .xyz, .College, .rent, and several other new domain extensions, swept the board in the opinion issued by United States District Judge Claude M. Hilton. In the lawsuit brought against XYZ by Verisign, which is best known for operating .com, the court found that XYZ won on every single legal argument.

XYZ Won Every Legal Argument
Not only was it determined that XYZ was completely accurate in its statements regarding its own revenue, registration numbers, and marketing budget, but the judge went so far as to note that the Plaintiff's own data proved some of XYZ's claims regarding the lack of good .com availability.

"Further, according to Plaintiff's own data, <.com> names are largely unavailable. In a given month, Plaintiff reports that it receives about two (2) billion requests to register <.com> domain names, yet fewer than three (3) million are actually registered. Most of the requests fail because the requested <.com> name is unavailable. Three (3) million out of two (2) billion is less than one percent (1%); thus, more than ninety-nine percent (99%) of <.com> names are unavailable." - District Judge Claude M. Hilton

The judge went on to explain that in addition to all of XYZ's statements being accurate, he found that Verisign had failed to provide substantial evidence for every element of the false advertising claim.

Verisign Believed to be Scheming to Eliminate Competition
XYZ believes that Verisign filed this lawsuit as part of a coordinated anti-competitive scheme to stunt competition and innovation in order to maintain its unfair competitive advantage in the industry. As evidence of this, Verisign also filed a suit alleging that XYZ conspired with its backend registry, CentralNic, to harm Verisign's business when XYZ purchased the new domain extensions .Security, .Protection, and .Theatre from their previous owners. A judge this week threw out this claim because Verisign did not state any specific facts to support its allegations. Despite there being two other pending claims in that lawsuit, XYZ will be launching all three new domain extensions on December 17, 2015.

XYZ Fights the Good Fight
Daniel Negari, Founder and CEO of XYZ, commented, "In what has become an ongoing David vs. Goliath battle, we are proud to take up the fight on behalf of the industry. XYZ stands for every innovative startup and small business out there who refuses to be slowed down by established companies."

XYZ's mission to provide competition and choice for the next generation of internet users is succeeding. When the industry incumbent Verisign first filed the lawsuit, .xyz had approximately 700,000 registrations. Today, .xyz has surpassed 1.5 million registrations and is still growing.

"Consumers deserve choice. As the last three letters of the alphabet, .xyz is here to satisfy consumers' demand for short, memorable, and affordable domain names. The future of XYZ is very bright as we continue to grow in international markets and help consumers find the domain names they've always wanted," Negari added.

The full text of the Court's Summary can be found at www.gen.xyz.

About XYZ
XYZ is the registry operator of .xyz, .College, .rent, .Security, .Protection, and .Theatre. The company is also launching .Cars, .Car, and .Auto in December through a joint venture.

Founded in 2011 with offices in Las Vegas and Santa Monica, the innovative registry is led by CEO and Founder Daniel Negari, a visionary internet entrepreneur with years of experience in the domain industry.

Learn more about XYZ in recent featured press such as CNBC, Wired, Reuters TV, or at www.gen.xyz.

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Industry Leaders Partner to Encourage Design and Innovation on the Internet

Los Angeles, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 01/05/2015 -- The company behind .xyz, the largest and fastest growing new domain extension, has announced its partnership with General Assembly and GoDaddy to host the nationwide .xyz Web Design Contest, which will be open to students and alumni of any US-based educational institution. Free contest entry will be open from January 9, 2015 through January 30, 2015.

In line with .xyz's mission of bringing choice, competition, and innovation back to the domain namespace, the contest encourages creative and innovative usage of domain names through an open competition with educational resources. Thousands of dollars in prizes and course credits will be raffled off and awarded to the contestants with the best designed, most innovative, and most popular website entries. A free GoDaddy website hosting account, one .xyz domain name, and General Assembly course credits will also be provided to every contest participant.

With the launch of .xyz in June 2014, new online branding, marketing, and business opportunities have emerged as a result of the 750,000 registrations of the global domain extension. As the new go-to ending for domain names, .xyz is collaborating with General Assembly, a leading international education institution specializing in web development, design, and digital marketing, to jointly provide contest participants with educational resources such as web development workshops and online tutorials to a network of 170,000+ students and alumni.

In addition, GoDaddy, the world's largest technology provider, will provide all participants three months of free website hosting and one .xyz domain name of their choice for the contest.

Commemorating this unique web design contest, General Assembly, GoDaddy, and .xyz will host a contest launch event open to the public on January 8, 2015 at the General Assembly campus in Santa Monica, CA. The rolling contest registration period runs from January 9 to January 30, with final website submissions accepted until February 15, 2015. The top three winners in the categories of "Most Innovative" and "Best Design" will be awarded a Macbook Air, Xbox One, and Jambox Jawbone, respective to their ranking. Additional prizes will be also be awarded.

The contest is open to students, web designers, developers, and startups of all skill levels and stages to freely develop a website.

Learn more about the .xyz Web Design Contest at http://generalassembly.xyz

About .xyz
.xyz is the largest and fastest growing new domain extension for every website, everywhere. .xyz is led by Founder Daniel Negari, a visionary Internet entrepreneur with years of experience in the domain name space. Located in Las Vegas and Santa Monica, the innovative registry operator brings new unrestricted global domain extensions including .xyz and .College to the Internet.

For more information about .xyz, visit http://www.gen.xyz

About General Assembly
General Assembly is a global education institution that is building a community of individuals empowered to pursue work they love through instruction and opportunity in technology, business and design. General Assembly offers full-time immersive programs, classes, workshops and online educational programming on the most relevant skills of the 21st century economy, including web development, user experience design, product management, digital marketing and data science. Headquartered in New York, General Assembly was established in early 2011 and has eleven campuses worldwide, in New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, London, Hong Kong, Sydney, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Seattle and Washington, D.C.

About GoDaddy
GoDaddy's mission is to radically shift the global economy toward small businesses by empowering people to easily start, confidently grow and successfully run their own ventures. With more than 12 million customers worldwide and more than 58 million domain names under management, GoDaddy gives small business owners the tools to name their idea, build a beautiful online presence, attract customers and manage their business.

To learn more about the company, visit http://www.GoDaddy.com

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Registration for the Next Generation Domain Extension is Now Open to All

Los Angeles, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/02/2014 -- .xyz, the first truly flexible and affordable new top level domain extension (gTLD) with universal appeal, launched into global general availability today. As the most anticipated new domain extension, internet users worldwide now have the opportunity to upgrade their online presence with a .xyz domain name.

The mission of .xyz is to bring choice and innovation back to the namespace by offering an affordable mainstream platform for every website, everywhere. As a domain industry veteran, .xyz's CEO and Founder Daniel Negari immediately identified the potential in a short and memorable domain extension that transcends language barriers.

Because of its appeal to all types of internet users, ranging from individuals to global businesses across all interests and industries, .xyz domain name registrations are expected to exceed 1 million within the first year of launch. .xyz is also the most affordable new domain extension on the market, with millions of domain names available for less than $9.99 through approximately 200 registrar partners in 30 countries across the world.

"We are excited to provide internet users with the opportunity to register their perfect domain names," says Negari. "With dot-XYZ, each individual or business can express and upgrade their unique online identity, free of restricting labels or limited options in the dot-COM space."

.xyz has successfully established its brand as the go-to domain extension for the next generation of internet users, while gaining industry and mainstream media attention in the process. Its brand- exclusive period saw registrations from notable brands such as Facebook and Google, and it also held a priority registration period that caught the attention of domain investors by offering highly desirable .xyz domain names at affordable, non-premium prices. Major media outlets such as VentureBeat and National Public Radio have featured .xyz as a success story and dubbed the extension as the new .com.

"Dot-XYZ exemplifies what new domain extensions are about," says GoDaddy Vice President and General Manager of Domains Mike McLaughlin. "Dot-XYZ has the best interest of individuals, businesses and organizations in mind by providing an affordable global extension that can help them reach customers worldwide."

"Dot-XYZ opens the doors for a whole new generation of individuals and businesses to get online. We are thrilled to be part of the team that is bringing dot-XYZ to the market," said Jason Teichman, Chief Operating Officer at Web.com.

"We are looking forward to offering dot-XYZ domain names to our reseller network through OpenSRS. We have been working very closely with the dot-XYZ team and we feel that, together, we can make this extension very successful," says David Woroch, Executive Vice President, Wholesale at Tucows.

Going beyond launch, the .xyz team will continue to build and grow its innovative brand through strategic partnerships and fresh marketing campaigns. Surrounding the domain extension, .xyz is also cultivating the global community coined "Generation XYZ," allowing users worldwide to connect with each other in a whole new way.

xyz domain registrations are now available through every major registrar all over the world, including GoDaddy, Network Solutions, and 123-Reg. A list of featured registrar partners can be found at www.gen.xyz. Stay up-to-date by following .xyz on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

About .xyz
.xyz, the newly launched domain extension for every website, everywhere, is led by Founder Daniel Negari, a visionary Internet entrepreneur with years of experience in the domain name space. Located in Las Vegas and Beverly Hills, the innovative registry operator is bringing new unrestricted global domain extensions including .xyz, .College and .Now to the Internet.

.xyz launched globally to the general public on June 2, 2014. For more information about .xyz, visit www.gen.xyz.

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With only one week remaining in the trademark-exclusive registration period, .xyz has already found early success

Los Angeles, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 05/16/2014 -- Global brands and leading technology companies are securing their .xyz domain names, signaling a successful trademark-exclusive registration period for the most affordable and flexible new domain extension, .xyz. Dubbed as the "new .com" on National Public Radio and in other press, .xyz is a global and mass market domain extension that appeals to the next generation of internet users. Brands have less than a week left to register their full portfolio before .xyz names become available to the public.

Within minutes of launching on March 20, .xyz received its first Brand registration from the iconic fashion house, Chanel. Other notable brands such as Facebook, Google, and Wordpress have already secured their names in the .xyz namespace, recognizing the potential of using .xyz as a consumer-facing platform to connect with their customers, as well as with the new generation of internet users who are coming online for the first time. With retail pricing currently as low as $9.99, daily inquiries are received from internet users all around the globe, highlighted by individuals from emerging markets like China, India, and Nigeria, in addition to large markets such as the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and Japan.

Once the trademark-exclusive registration phase ends on May 20, .xyz will host a special landrush period when individuals, businesses, and trademark holders alike can priority register domain names that were were not taken during the trademark period.

Beyond brands, .xyz is also gaining traction from individual users who are quickly claiming their favorite .xyz domain names. Partnering registrars are providing users a unique opportunity to pre-register .xyz names, where the registrars will attempt to reserve the name as soon as it becomes generally available on June 2.

With over 200 partnering registrars all over the world, .xyz domain registrations are now available through retailers such as Go Daddy, Network Solutions, 123-Reg and Name.com. Registrations are also available through brand protection agencies such as Safenames and MarkMonitor. A list of featured registrar partners can be found at www.gen.xyz. You can follow .xyz on Twitter and Instagram at @XYZ, and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/dotxyz.

About .xyz
.xyz, the newly launched domain extension for every website, everywhere, is led by Founder Daniel Negari, a visionary Internet entrepreneur with years of experience in the domain name space. Located in Las Vegas and Beverly Hills, the innovative registry operator is bringing new unrestricted global domain extensions including .xyz, .College and .Now to the Internet.

The general public is currently able to priority register .xyz domain names in order to reserve their names before the global launch on June 2. Open registration will be treated on a first-come-first-served basis starting on June 2. For more information about .xyz, visit www.gen.xyz.

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.xyz – the Domain Extension for Every Website, Everywhere – is Now Available for Registration

Los Angeles, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/24/2014 -- Internet users worldwide will soon see web addresses ending with .xyz - the first truly generic domain extension - as Brands are invited to register and secure their marks in the .xyz namespace during the trademark-exclusive Sunrise Registration Period.

"With its universal appeal and competitive pricing, .xyz is destined to be a high volume seller. We advise brands to take this opportunity to register the names that are important to them, before the general public start registering," said Ben Crawford, CEO of CentralNic, the distribution platform exclusively supplying .xyz domains to registrars worldwide.

The .xyz Sunrise Period began on March 20th and ends on May 20th. During this exclusive one-time event, trademark holders that have registered their marks with the Trademark Clearinghouse (TMCH) have the opportunity to register their corresponding .xyz names before the general public. This ensures that trademark holders are able to protect their marks in the .xyz namespace, which is critical given the flexibility and global reach of this particular domain.

This is the opportunity for brands to connect with their audience all over the world on an innovative new platform. With .xyz, businesses can develop a cohesive online presence for their products, promotions, and microsites. This gives their customers a unique but immediately recognizable browsing experience.

Following the sunrise, .xyz will have a special 14-day Landrush Period where individuals, businesses, and trademark holders alike can priority register domain names which were not taken during sunrise. This period also allows trademark holders to register variants of their marks, such as acronyms, slogans, or alternate spellings, while also offering a continued window for those who missed their sunrise TMCH registration.

Led by Daniel Negari, the youngest registry operator in history, .xyz continues to innovate the namespace by allowing trademark holders to reserve their .xyz names that have been blocked by ICANN. In this unprecedented move, registrants in the Sunrise and Landrush Periods can reserve their marks or variants until they have been removed from the collision list.

With nearly 200 partnering registrars all over the world, .xyz domain registrations are now available through retailers such as GoDaddy, Network Solutions and 123-reg. Registrations are also available through brand protection agencies such as Corporation Service Company (CSC) and MarkMonitor. A list of featured registrar partners can be found at www.nic.xyz. You can follow .xyz on Twitter and Instagram at @XYZ, and on Facebook at facebook.com/dotxyz.

About .xyz
.xyz, the newly launched domain extension for every website, everywhere, is led by Founder Daniel Negari, a visionary Internet entrepreneur with years of experience in the domain name space. .xyz caught news headlines when they announced their partnership with NameJet for the first-of-its-kind Advanced Auctions. Prior to launching, deals.xyz sold for a record $8,100, indicating a strong demand for .xyz domain names. Located in Las Vegas and Beverly Hills, the innovative registry operator is bringing new unrestricted global domain extensions including .xyz, .College and .Now to the Internet.?

Beginning on May 20th, the general public will be able to priority register .xyz domain names for a one-time premium application fee. Open registration will be treated on a first-come-first-served basis starting on June 2nd. For more information about .xyz, visit www.nic.xyz.

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Los Angeles, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/04/2014 -- .xyz, the first truly generic domain extension, promotes its highly anticipated March 20th global launch through its sponsorship of the New Zealand bobsled team for the 2014 season. Led by Founder and CEO Daniel Negari, .xyz will be a flexible, memorable, and affordable new domain platform for the next generation of Internet users.

As the official sponsor of the New Zealand Bobsled Team, .xyz visited the team's training site in Whistler, Canada in February. In line with the registry's bold and innovative approach to building awareness of the new extension, Daniel Negari competed against Jared Ewy of Name.com - a co-sponsor of the team.

"Reaching 130KM/hour with the New Zealand Bobsled team is almost as exciting as bringing .xyz to the internet. As an innovator in the namespace, I am happy to be one of the first registry operators to promote my domain names on an international platform. I'm looking forward to watching the team compete throughout the season and show the world that .xyz domain names are available at an affordable price for every website, everywhere," said Negari.

Camera crews followed the action to the world's most dangerous bobsledding track, with footage to be released through the first ever .xyz website, as well as Name.com's blog. Employing multiple social media channels enabling fans to interact, both parties have slowly unfolded details of the race. The registry will be offering special promotions in conjunction with the sponsorship throughout the season.

The Internet's first ever .xyz website, nic.xyz, serves as the registry's newly improved homepage. Users have the opportunity to learn more about the popular domain extension that is changing the Internet landscape and will soon be able to register short, memorable, and affordable .xyz domain names at Name.com/xyz and with other registrars all over the world.

March 20th marks the launch of the sunrise phase, when brands and trademark holders can participate in a 60-day exclusive registration period to secure their marque's .xyz domains. The open Landrush phase starting on May 20th will give the general public a priority registration period before General Availability begins on June 1st.

.xyz is quickly gaining mass recognition through innovative, groundbreaking offerings and strategic partnerships such as the ones with Name.com and the New Zealand Bobsled Team. By building a forward-thinking, cutting-edge base, .xyz is cultivating the next generation of the Internet through Generation XYZ - a diverse community of creative Internet users all over the world brought together by .xyz.

The exclusive bobsledding footage and details will be released on .xyz's Twitter account, @XYZ. Join the conversation by tweeting #GenXYZ and #XYZolympics. To learn more about .xyz and how to secure .xyz domain names, visit nic.xyz.

About .xyz
.xyz, the upcoming domain extension for every website, everywhere, is led by Founder Daniel Negari, a visionary Internet entrepreneur with years of experience in the domain name space. Located in Las Vegas and Beverly Hills, the innovative registry operator is bringing new unrestricted global domain extensions including .xyz, .College and .Now to the internet.

.xyz's highly anticipated launch is scheduled for March 20th, 2014 and will be available through registrars all over the world. Trademark holders will have the opportunity to register their .xyz domain names in the Sunrise period, starting on March 20th. Beginning on May 20th, the general public will be able to priority register .xyz domain names for a one-time premium. Open registration will be treated on a first-come-first-served basis starting on June 1st. For more information about .xyz, visit nic.xyz.

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