APTLD Bi-Weekly Newsletter (13 October 2025)

(.AU auDA)
Reflecting on auIGF 2025
https://www.auda.org.au/news-insights/blog/reflecting-on-auigf-2025/

From the CEO: Securing our digital future
https://www.auda.org.au/news-insights/blog/from-the-ceo-securing-our-digital-future/

(.BH TRA)
TRA Bahrain Launches Consultation on Direct-to-Device Satellite Services to further enhance Mobile Coverage
https://www.tra.org.bh/en/article/tra-bahrain-launches-consultation-on-direct-to-device-satellite-services-to-further-enhance-mobile-coverage

TRA’s Spectrum Committee Advances Bahrain’s Digital Future
https://www.tra.org.bh/en/en/article/tras-spectrum-committee-advances-bahrains-digital-future

TRA Bahrain and Mobile Operators Launch Guidelines to Combat Fraudulent SMS
https://www.tra.org.bh/en/en/article/tra-bahrain-and-mobile-operators-launch-guidelines-to-combat-fraudulent-sms

(.JP JPRS)
JPRS Held 16th “.jp DNSSEC Key Ceremony”
https://jprs.co.jp/en/topics/2025/251003.html

(.KH TRC)
Announcement on the Launch of Online Lists of Qualified Import Agents & Type-Approved Telecom Equipment
https://www.trc.gov.kh/en/media/news-releases/9-news-release/

(.LK  LK Domain Registry)
Cybersecurity and digital best practices
https://blog.domains.lk/2025/09/cybersecurity-and-digital-best-practices.html

The BestWeb.LK 2025 Feedback Session
https://blog.domains.lk/2025/09/the-bestweblk-2025-feedback-session.html

(.MY MYNIC)
Scheduled System Maintenance
https://mynic.my/media/announcements/scheduled-system-maintenance–

(.NZ internetNZ)
Multistakeholder Internet governance at a crossroads
https://internetnz.nz/news-and-articles/multistakeholder-internet-governance-at-a-crossroads/

Stories from Te Tairāwhiti: united for digital equity
https://internetnz.nz/news-and-articles/stories-from-te-tairawhiti-united-for-digital-equity/

(.QA CRA)
Qatar Airways Activates IPv6 with Regulatory Support from CRA
https://www.cra.gov.qa/en/press-releases/qatar-airways-activates-ipv6-with-regulatory-support-from-cra

CRA and RIPE NCC Organize IPv6 Workshop to Enhance Qatar’s Readiness for Digital Future
https://www.cra.gov.qa/en/press-releases/cra-and-ripe-ncc-organize-ipv6-workshop-to-enhance-qatars-readiness-for-digital-future

CRA Strengthens Staff Capacity for Global Telecommunication Governance Using ITU Methodologies
https://www.cra.gov.qa/en/press-releases/cra-strengthens-staff-capacity-for-global-telecommunication-governance-using-itu-methodologies

(.SB Ourtelecom)
Our Telekom’s M-SELEN Integrates with Ria Money Transfer to Expand Global Remittance Access
https://www.ourtelekom.com.sb/our-telekom-s-m-selen-integrates-with-ria-money-transfer-to-expand-global-remittance-access/

(.TW TWNIC)
Most SMEs Miss the First Step in Digital Transformation: Owning Their Domain Name
https://blog.twnic.tw/en/2025/10/01/32078/

(.UZ UZINFOCOM)
.UZ Domain Administration Presented IPv6 Technology for the .UZ Domain at CAPIF 4 in Almaty
https://cctld.uz/news/?detail=1592

(.AM  ISOC.AM)
The Key to Digital Security: Global Encryption Day Marked in Yerevan
https://www.isoc.am/the-key-to-digital-security-global-encryption-day-marked-in-yerevan/

(.CA CIRA)
How .CA gives back to Canadian communities
https://www.cira.ca/en/resources/news/domains/how-ca-gives-back/

Navigating cybersecurity in a time of uncertainty at Canadians Connected: Toronto
https://www.cira.ca/en/resources/news/about/canadians-connected-toronto/

CIRA report: Canadian organizations seek homegrown cybersecurity solutions amid sovereignty concerns
https://www.cira.ca/en/resources/news/cybersecurity/cira-cyber-stack-canadian-cybersecurity-suite-to-protect-organizations-against-cyber-threats/

Why Canadian organizations are prioritizing made-in-Canada cyber solutions
https://www.cira.ca/en/resources/news/cybersecurity/why-canadian-organizations-are-prioritizing-made-in-canada-cyber-solutions/

CIRA introduces Cyber Stack: a Canadian cybersecurity suite to protect organizations against cyber threats
https://www.cira.ca/en/resources/news/cybersecurity/cira-introduces-cyber-stack-a-canadian-cybersecurity-suite/

Celebrating a decade of the Internet Performance Test: 10 years of progress
https://www.cira.ca/en/resources/news/net-good/ipt-10-years-of-progress/

(ComLaude)
What to Expect at ICANN 84
https://comlaude.com/what-to-expect-at-icann-84/

The dotBrand opportunity for Content Creators and Management Agencies
https://comlaude.com/dotbrand-opportunity-content-creators-management-agencies/

(.DE DENIC)
Developments in the internet governance environment in September 2025
https://blog.denic.de/en/developments-in-the-internet-governance-environment-in-september-2025/

(Identity Digital)
‍Championing Safer Digital Identities this Cybersecurity Awareness Month
https://www.identity.digital/newsroom/championing-safer-digital-identities-this-cybersecurity-awareness-month

(it.com)
Industry News Digest: September 2025
https://get.it.com/blog/industry-news-digest-september-2025/

The Project ‘Hans Niemann vs. You’ Wins Gold and Silver w3 Awards
https://get.it.com/blog/the-project-hans-niemann-vs-you-wins-gold-and-silver-w3-awards/

Common Domain Buying Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
https://get.it.com/blog/common-domain-buying-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them/

(Markmonitor)
Domain Portfolio Security Wins in a World Complicated by AI
https://www.markmonitor.com/blog/domain-portfolio-security-wins-in-a-world-complicated-by-ai/

A History of Cisco’s dotBrand gTLD From Application to Current Use Cases
https://www.markmonitor.com/news/history-of-cisco-s-dotbrand-gtld-application-to-use-cases/

Markmonitor UDRP Solutions: Domain Name Recovery Assistance
https://www.markmonitor.com/datasheet/udrp-solutions-domain-name-recovery-assistance/

DNS Hygiene: Protect Your Brand From Mismanaged DNS
https://www.markmonitor.com/webinar/dns-hygiene-protect-your-brand-from-mismanaged-dns/

(.ME  DoMEn)
The Rise of Mission-Driven Platforms: Why Personal Branding Isn’t Just for People Anymore
https://domain.me/the-rise-of-mission-driven-platforms-why-personal-branding-isnt-just-for-people-anymore/

(.MX Dominos.mx)
Borregos TEC in ONEFA: A new season of history
https://www.dominios.mx/borregos-tec-in-onefa-a-new-season-of-history/

(.ORG PIR)
Public Interest Registry Unveils Winners of 7th Annual .ORG Impact Awards at DC Ceremony Hosted by Grammy-Award Winning Artist Common
https://pir.org/news-insights/public-interest-registry-unveils-winners-of-7th-annual-org-impact-awards-at-dc-ceremony-hosted-by-grammy-award-winning-artist-common/

(.RU Coordination Center for TLD .RU/.РФ)
“Internet is about to move beyond the English language”
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/38887/

RUDN University hosts seminar on AI’s role in ensuring Runet technological resilience
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/38884/

Coordination Center experts share digital literacy strategies with educators
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/38875/

Working Group on .RU and .РФ Domain Name Registration Rules holds regular meeting
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/38874/

Dubna-based registrar passes technical testing
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/38856/

Five new registrars accredited in .RU and .РФ
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/38857/

Golden Lance Award 2025: Talent deserves recognition
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/38853/

“Digital identifiers have firmly entered our lives”
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/38847/

Coordination Center for TLD .RU/.РФ at RIF 2025
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/38846/

(Verisign)
Verisign to Report Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results
verisign.com/news-insights/newsroom/news-releases/articles/?article=2025-10-01T20:05:00.000Z_Verisign-to-Report-Third-Quarter-2025-Financial-Results

(WhoisXML API)
First Watch Detection Precision Now Exceeds 98%, Cutting False Positives by 45%
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/blog/first-watch-detection-precision-exceeds-98-percent

WhoisXML API Introduces Domain Info API — A Modern Way to Access WHOIS Data
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/blog/whoisxml-api-introduces-domain-info-api

Scouring the DNS for Traces of the Hiddengh0st and Winos SEO Poisoning Campaign
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/threat-reports/scouring-the-dns-for-traces-of-the-hiddengh0st-and-winos-seo-poisoning-campaign

Thumbing through the DNS Trail of the TAOTH Campaign
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/threat-reports/thumbing-through-the-dns-trail-of-the-taoth-campaign

EU Policy Update – September 2025
https://www.centr.org/news/eu-updates/eu-policy-update-september-2025.html

CENTR Report on IETF123
https://www.centr.org/news/news/centr-report-on-ietf123.html

Your elected leaders: Sumon Ahmed Sabir, APNIC EC member
https://blog.apnic.net/2025/10/13/your-elected-leaders-sumon-ahmed-sabir-apnic-ec-member/

Analysing ccTLD anycast
https://blog.apnic.net/2025/10/10/analysing-cctld-anycast/

‘Shine a light’ — ending the exile of being too far from Main Street
https://blog.apnic.net/2025/10/09/shine-a-light-ending-the-exile-of-being-too-far-from-main-street/

Autocast: Automatic anycast site optimization
https://blog.apnic.net/2025/10/08/autocast-automatic-anycast-site-optimization/

Analysing the state of Happy Eyeballs implementations
https://blog.apnic.net/2025/10/07/analysing-the-state-of-happy-eyeballs-implementations/

Cyber risk is business risk: Lessons from the recent airport cyberattack
https://blog.apnic.net/2025/10/03/cyber-risk-is-business-risk-lessons-from-the-recent-airport-cyberattack/

The quantum Internet: A new frontier for networking
https://blog.apnic.net/2025/10/02/the-quantum-internet-a-new-frontier-for-networking/

APRICOT 2026 Call for Presentations open now
https://blog.apnic.net/2025/10/02/apricot-2026-call-for-presentations-open-now/

[Podcast] Measuring RSSAC047 Conformance
https://blog.apnic.net/2025/10/02/podcast-measuring-rssac047-conformance/

Apply now for an APRICOT 2026 Fellowship
https://blog.apnic.net/2025/10/01/apply-now-for-an-apricot-2026-fellowship/

APNIC EC reappoints Akinori Maemura to NRO NC
https://blog.apnic.net/2025/10/01/apnic-ec-reappoints-akinori-maemura-to-nro-nc/

Geolocation and Starlink
https://blog.apnic.net/2025/09/30/geolocation-and-starlink/

Edge cases in DNSSEC validation with multiple algorithms
https://blog.apnic.net/2025/09/29/edge-cases-in-dnssec-validation-with-multiple-algorithms/

World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025 to set path for global connectivity and digital progress
https://www.itu.int/en/mediacentre/Pages/PR-2025-10-06-wtdc-announcement.aspx

New Paper Proposes ‘Attested DNS’ to Secure Domain Names with Trusted Hardware
https://circleid.com/posts/new-paper-proposes-attested-dns-to-secure-domain-names-with-trusted-hardware

Cloudflare Challenges Google’s AI Dominance With New Web Content Policy
https://circleid.com/posts/cloudflare-challenges-googles-ai-dominance-with-new-web-content-policy

U.S. Senators Push for Federal Oversight of Advanced AI Systems
https://circleid.com/posts/us-senators-push-for-federal-oversight-of-advanced-ai-systems

Bye-bye .boomer! Blockchain players abandon new gTLD plans
https://domainincite.com/31386-bye-bye-boomer-blockchain-players-abandon-new-gtld-plans

Decades-old US registrar gets a spanking
https://domainincite.com/31384-decades-old-us-registrar-gets-a-spanking

love.you sold in apparent five-figure deal
https://domainincite.com/31382-love-you-sold-in-apparent-five-figure-deal

Bogus harassment complaints could get you an ICANN ban
https://domainincite.com/31376-bogus-harassment-complaints-could-get-you-an-icann-ban

ICANN slaps open-mic ban on conflicted lawyers
https://domainincite.com/31374-icann-slaps-open-mic-ban-on-conflicted-lawyers

Final GTFO warning for 19 failed new gTLD bids
https://domainincite.com/31370-final-gtfo-warning-for-19-failed-new-gtld-bids

ICANN 84 Dublin Full Schedule Available
https://www.internetnews.me/2025/10/03/icann-84-dublin-full-schedule-available/

Introducing the Mentors of 2025 Fellowship Program
https://ap.rigf.asia/fellowship/2025/introducing-the-mentors-of-2025-fellowship-program/

DotAsia Leadership on IDNs: Spotlight on Edmon Chung
https://www.dot.asia/dotasia-leadership-on-idns-spotlight-on-edmon-chung/

Do You Own Your FirstNameLastName.com?
https://domaininvesting.com/do-you-own-your-firstnamelastname-com/

Moonshot BIN Pricing, but Invite a Negotiation
https://domaininvesting.com/moonshot-bin-pricing-but-invite-a-negotiation/

The $5k Limit
https://domaininvesting.com/the-5k-limit/

No Nameserver Change ≠ Fake Sale
https://domaininvesting.com/no-nameserver-change-%e2%89%a0-fake-sale/

GoDaddy to Launch “Premium Domain Marketplace” on DomainNames.com
https://domaininvesting.com/godaddy-to-launch-premium-domain-marketplace-on-domainnames-com/

Have a Real Presence Online When Selling Domain Names
https://domaininvesting.com/have-a-real-presence-online-when-selling-domain-names/

2021 vs 2025 – % of .coms in my Portfolio
https://domaininvesting.com/2021-vs-2025-of-coms-in-my-portfolio/

Nominations Open for 2026 ICA Awards
https://domaininvesting.com/nominations-open-for-2026-ica-awards/

Lamborghini wins again: appeals court rules in favor of carmaker over Lambo.com domain name
https://domainnamewire.com/2025/10/10/lamborghini-wins-again-appeals-court-rules-in-favor-of-carmaker-over-lambo-com-domain-name/

The biggest .com domain registrars (updated rankings)
https://domainnamewire.com/2025/10/07/the-biggest-com-domain-registrars-updated-rankings/

Blockchain.ai auction ends at $405,000, but prior registrant files lawsuit to halt transfer
https://domainnamewire.com/2025/10/12/blockchain-ai-auction-ends-at-405000-but-prior-registrant-files-lawsuit-to-halt-transfer/

Google pitches dot-brand top level domain names
https://domainnamewire.com/2025/10/10/google-pitches-dot-brand-top-level-domain-names/

Australian telecom company TGP tries reverse domain name hijacking
https://domainnamewire.com/2025/10/10/australian-telecom-company-tgp-tries-reverse-domain-name-hijacking/

Lawsuits filed in battle for Prosecco.com domain name
https://domainnamewire.com/2025/10/09/lawsuits-filed-in-battle-for-prosecco-com-domain-name/

Common helps PIR award $180,000 at .Org Impact Awards ceremony
https://domainnamewire.com/2025/10/08/common-helps-pir-award-180000-at-org-impact-awards-ceremony/

INTA asks Supreme Court to weigh in on cybersquatting law
https://domainnamewire.com/2025/10/08/inta-asks-supreme-court-to-weigh-in-on-cybersquatting-law/

Which domain names end users bought this week
https://domainnamewire.com/2025/10/07/which-domain-names-end-users-bought-this-week/

New owners of Fyre Festival brand file lawsuit to get matching domain name
https://domainnamewire.com/2025/10/06/new-owners-of-fyre-festival-brand-file-lawsuit-to-get-matching-domain-name/

Boot company files lawsuit to make claim on Freebird .com
https://domainnamewire.com/2025/10/06/boot-company-files-lawsuit-to-make-claim-on-freebird-com/

Freename gets patent for rules-based resolution of web3 names
https://domainnamewire.com/2025/10/06/freename-gets-patent-for-rules-based-resolution-of-web3-names/

Inside Com Laude’s expansion – DNW Podcast #555
https://domainnamewire.com/2025/10/06/inside-com-laudes-expansion-dnw-podcast-555/

Top keywords: looking into Auto
https://domainnamewire.com/2025/10/03/top-keywords-looking-into-auto/

Top stories: Namecheap, Markmonitor, and Team Internet
https://domainnamewire.com/2025/10/03/top-stories-namecheap-markmonitor-and-team-internet/

Oink! Porkbun hits 3 million domain names
https://domainnamewire.com/2025/10/02/oink-porkbun-hits-3-million-domain-names/

.XXX gets more expensive next month
https://domainnamewire.com/2025/10/02/xxx-gets-more-expensive-next-month/

Over-caffeinated Jiggle.com cybersquatting claim was reverse domain name hijacking
https://domainnamewire.com/2025/10/01/over-caffeinated-jiggle-com-cybersquatting-claim-was-reverse-domain-name-hijacking/

Identity Digital is hiking domain prices: see the biggest increases
https://domainnamewire.com/2025/10/01/identity-digital-is-hiking-domain-prices-see-the-biggest-increases/

Domain reseller platform OpusDNS launches
https://domainnamewire.com/2025/10/01/domain-reseller-platform-opusdns-launches/

Clarifying Sedo’s fee for transaction confidentiality
https://domainnamewire.com/2025/10/01/clarifying-sedos-fee-for-transaction-confidentiality/

Companies bought these 14 domains this week
https://domainnamewire.com/2025/09/30/companies-bought-these-14-domains-this-week/

Squarespace joins Internet Commerce Association; Doerr to join board
https://domainnamewire.com/2025/09/29/squarespace-joins-internet-commerce-association-doerr-to-join-board/

Making a splash with Lake.com – DNW Podcast #554
https://domainnamewire.com/2025/09/29/making-a-splash-with-lake-com-dnw-podcast-554/

Turkish insurance company tries reverse domain name hijacking
https://domainnamewire.com/2025/09/29/turkish-insurance-company-tries-reverse-domain-name-hijacking/

WSIS+20 at UN GA
https://publicadministration.desa.un.org/wsis20

Critical registrations along the satellite lifecycle
https://www.itu.int/hub/2025/10/critical-registrations-along-the-satellite-lifecycle/

Sustainable space: 3 challenges for cooperation
https://www.itu.int/hub/2025/10/sustainable-space-3-challenges-for-cooperation/

Sustainable space: When more means better
https://www.itu.int/hub/2025/10/sustainable-space-when-more-means-better/

ITU Journal explores security and privacy for generative AI
https://www.itu.int/hub/2025/10/itu-journal-explores-security-and-privacy-for-generative-ai/

Why space security matters for us all
https://www.itu.int/hub/2025/10/why-space-security-matters-for-us-all/

Digital inclusion is key to add life to our older years
https://www.itu.int/hub/2025/10/digital-inclusion-is-key-to-add-life-to-our-older-years/

(ICANN)
ICANN Seeks Feedback on FY26–30 Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Plan
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-seeks-feedback-on-fy2630-latin-america-and-the-caribbean-regional-plan-09-10-2025-en

ICANN Issues Call for UA Day 2026 Proposals
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-issues-call-for-ua-day-2026-proposals-09-10-2025-en

ICANN Extends Deadline for Applicant Support Program
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-extends-deadline-for-applicant-support-program-06-10-2025-en

ICANN Seeks Further Feedback on Proposed Next Round Base gTLD Registry Agreement
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-seeks-further-feedback-on-proposed-next-round-base-gtld-registry-agreement-30-09-2025-en

Call for Nominations: 2026 ICANN Leadership Program
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/call-for-nominations-2026-icann-leadership-program-30-09-2025-en

ICANN84 Schedule Now Available
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann84-schedule-now-available-29-09-2025-en

(ccNSO)
Are You New to the ccNSO? Several Great Opportunities to Get Involved!
https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-29sep25-en.htm

Join the ccNSO Newcomers Webinar on 7 October
https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-29sep25-en.htm

(Open Proceedings)
                                                                                                      Preliminary Issue Report on a Policy Development Process on DNS Abuse Mitigation
https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/preliminary-issue-report-on-a-policy-development-process-on-dns-abuse-mitigation-08-09-2025

Updated GNSO Stakeholder Group and Constituency Charter Amendment Process
https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/updated-gnso-stakeholder-group-and-constituency-charter-amendment-process-10-09-2025

Second Draft of the RIR Governance Document
https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/second-draft-of-the-rir-governance-document-28-08-2025

Proposed Next Round Base gTLD Registry Agreement – Public Comment 2 of 2
https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/proposed-next-round-base-gtld-registry-agreement-public-comment-2-of-2-30-09-2025

Draft LAC Regional Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2026–2030
https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/draft-lac-regional-strategic-plan-for-fiscal-years-20262030-13-10-2025

(Pending Reports)
Registration Data Request Service Standing Cmte. Report for GNSO Council Review
https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/registration-data-request-service-standing-cmte-report-for-gnso-council-review-19-08-2025

IRP-IOT – Proposed updates to the IRP Supplementary Procedures
https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/irp-iot-proposed-updates-to-the-irp-supplementary-procedures-03-07-2024