A Malaysian tech entrepreneur, Arsyan Ismail, made a legendary investment in 1993 when, at just 10 years old, he purchased the domain AI.com for roughly ₹300 (around $100). Three decades later, in 2025, he sold the domain for an astonishing $70 million (approximately ₹634 crore) to Kris Marszalek, CEO of Crypto.com, marking one of the largest publicly reported domain sales in internet history.
Why AI.com Was Bought
According to reports from The Times of India, Ismail initially acquired AI.com because its first two letters, “AI,” matched the initials of his own name. At the time, it was a rare and clean web address, but the explosive rise of artificial intelligence in the global tech industry later transformed the domain into one of his life’s most consequential decisions.
Record-Breaking Sale
The sale gained worldwide attention during Super Bowl LX, when AI.com was featured in a commercial. The transaction was conducted entirely in cryptocurrency. According to Fintech Malaysia, the deal surpassed the 2010 record set by CarInsurance.com, which sold for $49.7 million, establishing AI.com as the most expensive publicly reported domain sale to date.
Following the sale, Crypto.com officially relaunched AI.com during Super Bowl LX, unveiling a new platform called “Agentic AI”, designed to provide personal AI agents capable of messaging, stock trading, and operating apps.
Offers Reached $100 Million
Reports suggest that when AI.com was listed in 2025, Ismail received offers of up to $100 million. He ultimately finalized the deal at $70 million and advised others not to negotiate excessively with billionaire buyers.
From a childhood purchase of ₹300 to a multi-crore payday, Arsyan Ismail’s story is a testament to the power of vision, timing, and the enduring value of premium digital assets.
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