APTLD Newsletter (9 February 2026)

(.AU auDA)
Introducing the auDA 2025 Community Grant projects
https://www.auda.org.au/news-insights/blog/introducing-the-auda-2025-community-grant-projects/

auDA awards $750,000 to community projects
https://www.auda.org.au/news-insights/statements/auda-awards-750-000-to-community-projects/

(.JP JPRS)
Yuri Takamatsu of JPRS Reappointed to APTLD Board of Directors
https://jprs.co.jp/en/press/2026/260205.html

JPRS Provides Comprehensive Support for New gTLDs from Application through Operations via its “Comprehensive Brand TLD Services”
https://jprs.co.jp/en/press/2026/260131.html

(.KH TRC)
TRC and OFCA Sign MoU to Combat Scam and Spam Communications
https://www.trc.gov.kh/en/media/news-releases/12-news-release/

Decision on the Suspension of the License on Operation and Provision of Internet Services No. 020 T.R.C/D.T.R dated April 2, 2018, granted to Bee Union (Cambodia) Telecom Co., Ltd.
https://www.trc.gov.kh/en/media/news-releases/11-news-release/

(.KZ KazNIC)
RDAP Service — A Modern Approach to Accessing Registration Data
https://www.nic.kz/docs/announc_20_01_2026.jsp

(.LK  LK Domain Registry)
A startup mindset
https://blog.domains.lk/2026/02/a-startup-mindset.html

35 years of Digital Innovation in Sri Lanka
https://blog.domains.lk/2026/01/35-years-of-digital-innovation-in-sri.html

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

Planned Maintenance at MYNIC SELFCARE Platform
https://mynic.my/media/announcements/planned-maintenance-at-mynic-selfcare-platform=

Updates to OKU Benefits
https://mynic.my/media/announcements/updates-to-oku-benefits

(.SB Ourtelekom)
DBSI Loan Disbursement and Repayment Now Live on M-SELEN
https://www.ourtelekom.com.sb/dbsi-loan-disbursement-and-repayment-now-live-on-m-selen/

SINU Fees Payment Now Live On M-SELEN With Zero Fees
https://www.ourtelekom.com.sb/sinu-fees-payment-now-live-on-m-selen-with-zero-fees/

(.TW TWNIC)
TWNIC Releases the Q4 2025 Taiwan Internet Connectivity Bandwidth Survey
https://twnic.tw/blog/contents.php?id=105&lang=en

2026 Lunar New Year Holidays Closure Notice
https://twnic.tw/blog/contents.php?id=106&lang=en

Invitation to APNIC 61 Policy Proposal Online Discussion
https://twnic.tw/blog/contents.php?id=104&lang=en

TWNIC DNS RPZ: 2025 Transparency Report Update and History Section Launch
https://twnic.tw/blog/contents.php?id=103&lang=en

(.UZ UZINFOCOM)
Token.uz Is Now an Official Trademark
https://cctld.uz/news/?detail=1599

(.VU TRBR)
2026 January News Updates
https://www.trbr.vu/public-register/publications/latest-news/2026/959-january-news-updates

2026 and onwards Work Plan
https://www.trbr.vu/about-us/wok-plan/2026/957-2026-and-onwards-work-plan

2026 Community Telecommunications Grant (CTG)
https://www.trbr.vu/opportunities/ctg/2026/956-2026-community-telecommunications-grant-ctg

(.AM  ISOC.AM)
The Domain Market in the Era of Digital Identity: Global Trends and Developments
https://www.isoc.am/the-domain-market-in-the-era-of-digital-identity-global-trends-and-developments/

From Offline Mail to .am Domain: A History of Armenia’s First Internet Connections, Recollections of Kolya Hovhannisyan
https://www.isoc.am/from-offline-mail-to-am-domain-a-history-of-armenias-first-internet-connections-recollections-of-kolya-hovhannisyan/

From Paper-and-Pencil Calculations to Space: How Dorothy Vaughan Became NASA’s First African American Programmer
https://www.isoc.am/from-paper-and-pencil-calculations-to-space-how-dorothy-vaughan-became-nasas-first-african-american-programmer/

Launch of Online Training Program for Librarians
https://www.isoc.am/launch-of-online-training-program-for-librarians/

Wiki Project “The World After the Dot”: Best Wiki Editors Honored
https://www.isoc.am/wiki-project-the-world-after-the-dot-best-wiki-editors-honored/

(.AT NIC.AT)
Domain pulse 2027
https://www.nic.at/en/news/nic-at/domain-pulse-2027

tldbox successfully evaluated as Registry Service Provider for ICANN’s New gTLD Program: 2026 Round
https://www.nic.at/en/news/nic-at/tldbox-successfully-evaluated-as-registry-service-provider-for-icanns-new-gtld-program-2026-round

(.CA CIRA)
26 thoughtful all-Canadian gifts your better half will love
https://www.cira.ca/en/resources/news/domains/25-canadian-valentines-day-gift-ideas/

Buy Now, Pay Later: How to pay using alternative payment methods
https://www.cira.ca/en/resources/news/domains/buy-now-pay-later-how-to-pay-using-alternative-payment-methods/

CIRA expands Net Good Grants to help close digital divides amid rising digital sovereignty concerns
https://www.cira.ca/en/resources/news/net-good/expands-close-divides-digital-sovereignty/

As CUSMA review talks loom, Canada should keep Canadian internet traffic in Canada
https://www.cira.ca/en/resources/news/state-of-internet/e-mail-pass-us-before-returning/

(ComLaude)
Newsflash – General Availability confirmed for .BD
https://comlaude.com/general-availability-confirmed-for-bd/

(.DE DENIC)
Update on the WHOIS query: What’s changing now
https://blog.denic.de/en/new-legislation-what-is-changing-for-users-of-denics-whois-lookup-2/

(Dotup ICANN)
A Strong Start to 2026 for the Domain Industry — and a Clear Warning for Registrars
https://www.dotuptech.com/post/domain-industry-2026-registrar-warning

(Identity Digital)
Identity Digital’s Matt Overman Named a 2026 CRN Channel Chief
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260202095053/en/Identity-Digitals-Matt-Overman-Named-a-2026-CRN-Channel-Chief

Built In’s 2026 Best Places to Work
https://employers.builtin.com/best-places-to-work/

(it.com)
2026 Domain Name Trends
https://get.it.com/blog/2026-domain-name-trends/

it.com Domains Listed by ICANN as an Evaluated Registry Service Provider for the Next New gTLD Round
https://get.it.com/blog/it-com-domains-listed-by-icann-as-an-evaluated-registry-service-provider-for-the-next-new-gtld-round/

Industry News Digest: January 2026
https://get.it.com/blog/industry-news-digest-january-2026/

5 Tech Trends for Businesses to Grow Online in 2026
https://get.it.com/blog/5-tech-trends-for-businesses-to-grow-online-in-2026/

Doxxing in the Domain Industry: What It Is and How to Protect Yourself
https://get.it.com/blog/doxxing-in-the-domain-industry-what-it-is-and-how-to-protect-yourself/

Future of Branded vs. Generic Domain Names in 2026, According to Experts
https://get.it.com/blog/future-of-branded-vs-generic-domain-names-in-2026-according-to-experts/

(.ME  DoMEn)
How to Turn Your Freelance Side Hustle Into a Full-Time Business (Without Losing Your Freedom)
https://domain.me/how-to-turn-your-freelance-side-hustle-into-a-full-time-business-without-losing-your-freedom/

Emma Grede: Defying the Odds to Have It All
https://domain.me/emma-grede-defying-the-odds-to-have-it-all/

(.MX Dominos.mx)
Leadership: the driving force behind change in Mexico
https://www.dominios.mx/leadership-the-driving-force-behind-change-in-mexico/

Mexico is traditions that evolve
https://www.dominios.mx/mexico-is-traditions-that-evolve/

Traditions in Mexico do not die: they evolve
https://www.dominios.mx/traditions-in-mexico-do-not-die-they-evolve/

Mexico is innovation: evolve, connect, and grow
https://www.dominios.mx/mexico-is-innovation-evolve-connect-and-grow/

Creativity: The Driving Force Behind Mexican Entrepreneurship
https://www.dominios.mx/creativity-the-driving-force-behind-mexican-entrepreneurship/

Perseverance: The Driving Force Behind Mexican Entrepreneurship
https://www.dominios.mx/perseverance-the-driving-force-behind-mexican-entrepreneurship/

Chiles en Nogada: The Pride of Mexican Cuisine
https://www.dominios.mx/chiles-en-nogada-the-pride-of-mexican-cuisine/

Tequila: The Liquid Soul of Mexico
https://www.dominios.mx/tequila-the-liquid-soul-of-mexico/

Mexican Tacos: A Flavor That Crosses Borders
https://www.dominios.mx/mexican-tacos-a-flavor-that-crosses-borders/

Innovation: The Value That Drives Mexican Entrepreneurs
https://www.dominios.mx/innovation-the-value-that-drives-mexican-entrepreneurs/

Mexico is Legacy
https://www.dominios.mx/mexico-is-legacy/

(.RS RNIDS)
Anniversary of .срб Domain Marked and Almono RNIDS Gifted to the Internet Community
https://www.rnids.rs/en/news/7969e41216b94602

(.RU Coordination Center for TLD .RU/.РФ)
Humans must verify AI solutions and determine ethical rules
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/39562/

Three registrars pass technical tests
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/39564/

Topic submission closes for RIGF 2026
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/39561/

Submission deadline for the Teacher Who Conquered the Internet competition has been extended to February 20
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/39551/

New registrars accredited in the .RU and .РФ domains
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/39548/

Coordination Center experts to speak at APTLD 89
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/39553/

Moscow-based registrars pass technical tests
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/39549/

Deputy minister: Ensuring domain security requires comprehensive approach
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/39554/

Six registrars pass technical tests
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/39526/

19th Safer Runet Week to be held across Russia in February
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/39525/

Career guidance lectures begin under The Secrets of the Code project
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/39512/

Accreditation Agreement’s updated version comes into forcegeneral meeting
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/39513/

Coordination Center and Uryupinsk Lyceum sign an agreement on developing student digital competence
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/39511/

Pilot course on digital risk prevention concludes for School of Mentors
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/39494/

“2026 is shaping up to be a year of major changes for the entire Russian domain industry”
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/39495/

New Moscow-based registrars accredited in .RU and .РФ domains
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/39492/

IP&IT LAW 2026 submission closes on February 1
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/39473/

Coordination Center for TLD .RU/.РФ publishes draft amendments to its regulations on its website
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/39475/

Year’s first Youth Council meeting held at the Coordination Center
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/39472/

(Verisign)
Domain Name Industry Brief Quarterly Report: DNIB.com Announces 386.9 Million Domain Name Registrations in the Fourth Quarter of 2025
https://blog.verisign.com/domain-names/q4-2025-domain-name-industry-brief-quarterly-report/

DNIB.com Reports Internet Has 386.9 Million Domain Name Registrations at the End of the Fourth Quarter of 2025
https://www.verisign.com/news-insights/newsroom/news-releases/articles/?article=2026-02-05T22:04:00.000Z_DNIBcom-Reports-Internet-Has-3869-Million-Domain-Name-Registrations-at-the-End-of-the-Fourth-Quarter-of-2025

Verisign Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
https://www.verisign.com/news-insights/newsroom/news-releases/articles/?article=2026-02-05T21:05:00.000Z_Verisign-Reports-Fourth-Quarter-and-Full-Year-2025-Results

(WhoisXML API)
Probing the DNS Depths of PHALT#BLYX
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/threat-reports/probing-the-dns-depths-of-phaltblyx

Divulging the DNS Secrets of DarkSpectre
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/threat-reports/divulging-the-dns-secrets-of-darkspectre

Analyzing Account Takeover Attacks Leveraging SquarePhish2 and Graphish
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/threat-reports/analyzing-account-takeover-attacks-leveraging-squarephish2-and-graphish

To Cache A Predator: ILOVEPOOP Toolkit Discovery, Global Traffic & Honeypot Observations Exploiting React2Shell (CVE-2025-55182)
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/blog/to-cache-a-predator-ilovepoop-toolkit-react2shell-cve-2025-55182

Proactive vs. Predictive vs. Preemptive Security
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/blog/preemptive-security

The Rise of AI Agent Surface Management (ASM-AI)
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/blog/the-rise-of-ai-agent-surface-management-asm-ai

Turning Internet-Wide Data into Better New gTLD Decisions
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/blog/turning-internet-wide-data-into-better-new-gtld-decisions

December 2025: Domain Activity Highlights
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/blog/december-2025-domain-activity-highlights

Turning Abuse Signals into Coordinated Action: Strengthening Digital Trust and Internet Resilience in Latin America and the Caribbean
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/blog/turning-abuse-signals-into-coordinated-action-strengthening-digital-trust-and-internet-resilience-in-latin-america-and-the-caribbean

EU Policy Update – Outlook to 2026
https://www.centr.org/news/eu-updates/eu-policy-update—outlook-to-2026.html

2025 Annual Report now available
https://blog.apnic.net/2026/02/08/2025-annual-report-now-available/

RIR Governance Document Version 2: Status Report Q1 2026
https://blog.apnic.net/2026/02/06/rir-governance-document-version-2-status-report-q1-2026/

From roots to reach: Network resilience in natural disasters
https://blog.apnic.net/2026/02/06/from-roots-to-reach-network-resilience-in-natural-disasters/

Connecting an archipelago: Exploring Indonesia’s Internet ahead of APRICOT 2026
https://blog.apnic.net/2026/02/06/connecting-an-archipelago-exploring-indonesias-internet-ahead-of-apricot-2026/

NetGent: Agent-based automation of network application workflows
https://blog.apnic.net/2026/02/05/netgent-agent-based-automation-of-network-application-workflows/

[Podcast] BGP in review for 2025
https://blog.apnic.net/2026/02/05/podcast-bgp-in-review-for-2025/

Thousands of LEO satellites won’t save us (but good regulation will)
https://blog.apnic.net/2026/02/04/thousands-of-leo-satellites-wont-save-us-but-good-regulation-will/

Centralized or distributed? Understanding modern router and AI fabric architectures
https://blog.apnic.net/2026/02/03/centralized-or-distributed-understanding-modern-router-and-ai-fabric-architectures/

RIR Governance Document second consultation summary report and next steps
https://blog.apnic.net/2026/02/02/rir-governance-document-second-consultation-summary-report-and-next-steps/

Towards understanding city-level routing using BGP location communities
https://blog.apnic.net/2026/02/02/towards-understanding-city-level-routing-using-bgp-location-communities/

Voting opens today on APNIC By-laws resolutions and APNIC EC election
https://blog.apnic.net/2026/01/29/voting-opens-today-on-apnic-by-laws-resolutions-and-apnic-ec-election/

Upcoming keynotes and program highlights at APRICOT 2026
https://blog.apnic.net/2026/01/29/upcoming-keynotes-and-program-highlights-at-apricot-2026/

IP address to organization name map
https://blog.apnic.net/2026/01/28/ip-address-to-organization-name-map/

Bangladesh’s network community comes together at bdNOG 20
https://blog.apnic.net/2026/01/28/bangladeshs-network-community-comes-together-at-bdnog-20/

APNIC community engagement: July-December 2025 in review
https://blog.apnic.net/2026/01/27/apnic-community-engagement-july-december-2025-in-review/

RSCs are now supported in MyAPNIC
https://blog.apnic.net/2026/01/23/rscs-are-now-supported-in-myapnic/

Notice of AGM 2026 at APNIC 61
https://blog.apnic.net/2026/01/21/notice-of-agm-2026-at-apnic-61/

Help shape Internet number resource policy at APRICOT 2026 / APNIC 61 in Jakarta!
https://blog.apnic.net/2026/01/21/help-shape-internet-number-resource-policy-at-apricot-2026-apnic-61-in-jakarta/

IP addresses through 2025
https://blog.apnic.net/2026/01/20/ip-addresses-through-2025/

All the new things — RouteViews in 2025
https://blog.apnic.net/2026/01/19/all-the-new-things-routeviews-in-2025/

Porto Summit drives critical cooperation on submarine cable resilience
https://www.itu.int/en/mediacentre/Pages/PR-2026-02-03-Porto-Submarine-Cable-Resilience-Summit.aspx

Global submarine cable resilience under spotlight at international summit in Portugal
https://www.itu.int/en/mediacentre/Pages/MA-2026-01-26-Porto-Submarine-Cable-Resilience-Summit.aspx

.ai hits seven figures, raises prices
https://domainincite.com/31540-ai-hits-seven-figures-raises-prices

Typosquatter gets two years in jail
https://domainincite.com/31534-typosquatter-gets-two-years-in-jail

Epstein low-balled registrants to get his exact-match domain
https://domainincite.com/31530-epstein-low-balled-registrants-to-get-his-exact-match-domain

Epstein bought “mother” domains for Fergie while serving time
https://domainincite.com/31527-epstein-bought-mother-domains-for-fergie-while-serving-time

Two former ICANN directors want back in
https://domainincite.com/31523-two-former-icann-directors-want-back-in

Former ICANN director could lose control of ccTLD
https://domainincite.com/31520-former-icann-director-could-lose-control-of-cctld

UK launches “police.ai”, but does it own the domain?
https://domainincite.com/31518-uk-launches-police-ai-but-does-it-own-the-domain

Team Internet still in talks to sell off domains unit
https://domainincite.com/31516-team-internet-still-in-talks-to-sell-off-domains-unit

NamesCon returning to Miami in November
https://domainincite.com/31513-namescon-returning-to-miami-in-november

“Mad Dog” politician registers nazis.us, redirects to Trump admin site
https://domainincite.com/31509-mad-dog-politician-registers-nazis-us-redirects-to-trump-admin-site

A Couple of Current Domain Scams
https://www.internetnews.me/2026/01/19/a-couple-of-current-domain-scams/

APAC Youth Leadership Shines at the Digital Citizen Summit
https://www.dot.asia/apac-youth-leadership-shines-at-the-digital-citizen-summit/

A Milestone Moment at the United Nations: WSIS+20 Review and Next Steps
https://www.dot.asia/a-milestone-moment-at-the-united-nations-wsis20-review-and-next-steps/

The Future of Domain Names is in Asia
https://www.dot.asia/the-future-of-domain-names-is-in-asia/

AI.com Acquired by Crypto.com Founder for $70 Million
https://domaininvesting.com/ai-com-acquired-by-crypto-com-founder-for-70-million/

Domain Name Discovery Tools are Revenue Drivers
https://domaininvesting.com/domain-name-discovery-tools-are-revenue-drivers/

Emma Stone Stars in Squarespace Super Bowl LX Ad
https://domaininvesting.com/emma-stone-stars-in-squarespace-super-bowl-lx-ad/

BeEasy.com UDRP May Have Been Triggered by Front Running
https://domaininvesting.com/beeasy-com-udrp-may-have-been-triggered-by-front-running/

LLLL.com Seller on Afternic Shares YoY Analysis
https://domaininvesting.com/llll-com-seller-on-afternic-shares-yoy-analysis/

Jeff Fischer Joins Larry at GetYourDomain
https://domaininvesting.com/jeff-fischer-joins-larry-at-getyourdomain/

Be a Niche Expert for Domain Name Purchases
https://domaininvesting.com/be-a-niche-expert-for-domain-name-purchases/

Namecheap Publishes 2025 Domain Insights & Trends Report
https://domaininvesting.com/namecheap-publishes-2025-domain-insights-trends-report/

Bodis to Cease Operating on January 31
https://domaininvesting.com/bodis-to-cease-operating-on-january-31/

Atom Launches AtomAppraise Bot on X
https://domaininvesting.com/atom-launches-atomappraise-bot-on-x/

Tom McCarthy Shifts from DBS to DomainNames.com
https://domaininvesting.com/tom-mccarthy-shifts-from-dbs-to-domainnames-com/

Would You Trust AI Tools to Backorder / Bid on Domain Names?
https://domaininvesting.com/would-you-trust-ai-tools-to-backorder-bid-on-domain-names/

Platform Commission is Like Snow Removal Cost
https://domaininvesting.com/platform-commission-is-like-snow-removal-cost/

Downside of Price Inconsistency
https://domaininvesting.com/downside-of-price-inconsistency/

GoDaddy Extends LTO to $5 Million – but Use Discretion
https://domaininvesting.com/godaddy-extends-lto-to-5-million-but-use-discretion/

Great ICA Meeting Capped by Meaningful LBMA
https://domaininvesting.com/great-ica-meeting-capped-by-meaningful-lbma/

2025 Ends With 386.9 Million Domain Names Globally: Verisign
https://goldsteinreport.com/2025-ends-386-9-million-domain-names-verisign/

tldbox Completes Successful Evaluation as Registry Service Provider For ICANN’s 2026 New gTLD Program
https://goldsteinreport.com/tldbox-successful-evaluation-rsp-icann-2026-new-gtld/

Switch Contract for Managing .CH Extended for 5 More Years
https://goldsteinreport.com/switch-continue-ch-5-more-years/

AI.com domain name sold for record-breaking $70 million
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/02/06/ai-com-domain-name-sold-70-million/

January’s top domain name news
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/02/06/januarys-top-domain-name-news-2/

ICANN Contracted Parties Summit going to Manchester in April
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/02/06/icann-contract-parties-summit-going-to-manchester-in-april/

Top .com domain registrars: Dynadot tops 3 million
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/02/05/top-com-domain-registrars-dynadot-tops-3-million/

Verisign reports earnings, plans future product launch, and hints at price increase
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/02/05/verisign-reports-earnings-plans-future-product-launch-and-hints-at-price-increase/

Walkthrough: Atom’s new Domain Hunter system
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/02/05/walkthrough-atoms-new-domain-hunter-system/

Former blockchain.ai owner dismisses lawsuit
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/02/05/former-blockchain-ai-owner-dismisses-lawsuit/

Trademarkia and Atom settle trademark dispute
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/02/05/trademarkia-and-atom-settle-trademark-dispute/

Unstoppable Domains announces new pricing starting next month
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/02/04/unstoppable-domains-announces-new-pricing-starting-next-month/

Emma Stone has an important domain name message in Squarespace Super Bowl ad
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/02/04/emma-stone-has-an-important-domain-name-message-in-squarespace-super-bowl-ad/

.Mobile domain names become available today
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/02/04/mobile-domain-names-become-available-today/

AI companies drive aftermarket sales at Sedo
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/02/04/ai-companies-drive-aftermarket-sales-at-sedo/

Gaming PC company “invents legal principles”, tries reverse domain name hijacking
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/02/03/gaming-pc-company-invents-legal-principles-tries-reverse-domain-name-hijacking/

French bank tries to reverse hijack another four letter domain
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/02/03/french-bank-tries-to-reverse-hijack-another-four-letter-domain/

Nordic Domain Days gears up for international conference in May
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/02/03/nordic-domain-days-gears-up-for-international-conference-in-may/

Bed Bath & Beyond buying tokens.com domain name for $2.245 million
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/02/02/bed-bath-beyond-buying-tokens-com-domain-name-for-2-245-million/

.AI domain name prices going up $20
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/02/02/ai-domain-name-prices-going-up-20/

ICANN publishes initial list of RSPs for new top level domain names
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/02/02/icann-publishes-initial-list-of-rsps-for-new-top-level-domain-names/

Company tires to reverse hijack fin.com domain name
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/01/29/company-tires-to-reverse-hijack-fin-com-domain-name/

Namecheap releases 2025 registration data
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/01/29/namecheap-releases-2025-registration-data/

GoDaddy stock falls below $100 threshold
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/01/29/godaddy-stock-falls-below-100-threshold/

Government of Monaco loses cybersquatting case against Monaco.com
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/01/29/government-of-monaco-loses-cybersquatting-case-against-monaco-com/

Bob Mountain joins D3
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/01/29/bob-mountain-joins-d3/

Namecheap sells Handshake marketplace Namebase
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/01/28/namecheap-sells-handshake-marketplace-namebase/

Etihad Airways tries reverse hijacking .AI domain name
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/01/28/etihad-airways-tries-reverse-hijacking-ai-domain-name/

.AI namespace hits 1 million domain names
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/01/28/ai-namespace-hits-1-million-domain-names/

13 end user domain name sales up to $110,000
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/01/27/13-end-user-domain-name-sales-up-to-110000/

Can you find the next premium .art domain registration?
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/01/27/can-you-find-the-next-premium-art-domain-registration/

Domain investor sues after losing UDRP
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/01/26/domain-investor-sues-after-losing-udrp/

Top domain registrars: NameSilo hits milestone, Unstoppable Domains surges
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/01/26/top-domain-registrars-namesilo-hits-milestone-unstoppable-domains-surges/

All pain, no gains: man tries to reverse hijack gains.com
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/01/23/all-pain-no-gains-man-tries-to-reverse-hijack-gains-com/

Boot company gets Freebird.com domain name through lawsuit
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/01/22/boot-company-gets-freebird-com-domain-name-through-lawsuit/

Heavy metal band Slipknot dismisses lawsuit over slipknot.com domain
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/01/22/heavy-metal-band-slipknot-dismisses-lawsuit-over-slipknot-com-domain/

GoDaddy CashParking moves to RSOC and Yahoo feeds
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/01/22/godaddy-cashparking-moves-to-rsoc-and-yahoo-feeds/

This week’s end user domain name sales
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/01/22/this-weeks-end-user-domain-name-sales-11/

Google RSOC comes to registrar parked pages
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/01/21/google-rsoc-comes-to-registrar-parked-pages/

GoDaddy Auctions adds “Hidden Gems” for searched domains
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/01/21/godaddy-auctions-adds-hidden-gems-for-searched-domains/

Book disclaimer warns about outdated domain names
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/01/21/book-disclaimer-warns-about-outdated-domain-names/

CSC Domain Security Report finds growth in DMARC and registry lock adoption
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/01/21/csc-domain-security-report-finds-growth-in-dmarc-and-registry-lock-adoption/

Chinese man won’t give up his fight for valuable one-letter .com domains
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/01/20/chinese-man-wont-give-up-his-fight-for-valuable-one-letter-com-domains/

Team Internet says talks to sell domain business are progressing well
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/01/20/team-internet-says-talks-to-sell-domain-business-are-progressing-well/

End user domain sales: Holiday edition, including USDC domain sale
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/01/20/end-user-domain-sales-holiday-edition-including-usdc-domain-sale/

Internet Commerce Association’s annual meeting was a hit once again
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/01/19/internet-commerce-associations-annual-meeting-was-a-hit-once-again/

IGF 2026 Call for Thematic Inputs
https://www.intgovforum.org/en/content/igf-2026-call-for-thematic-inputs

IGF Call for NRIs Grants
https://www.intgovforum.org/en/content/igf-call-for-nris-grants

Call for Nominations for the 2026 Internet Governance Forum Multistakeholder Advisory Group
https://www.intgovforum.org/en/content/mag-2026-renewal

Contribute to Shaping IGF 2026
https://www.intgovforum.org/en/content/contribute-to-shaping-igf-2026

Bangladesh IGF Digital Governance Manifesto Recommendations
https://www.intgovforum.org/en/content/bangladesh-igf-digital-governance-manifesto-recommendations

2026 ICANN Nominating Committee is now accepting applications for key leadership positions
https://www.icann.org/nomcom2026

ICANN and UNESCO Announce Schedule of Events for UA Day 2026
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-and-unesco-announce-schedule-of-events-for-ua-day-2026-06-02-2026-en

ICANN Announces Recipients of the ICANN86 Fellowship
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-announces-recipients-of-the-icann86-fellowship-05-02-2026-en

ICANN Publishes Reputation Block List Analysis for IDNs Q3 2023–Q4 2025
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-publishes-reputation-block-list-analysis-for-idns-q3-2023q4-2025-05-02-2026-en

ICANN 2026 Round Applicant Guidebook Now Available in Six Languages
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-2026-round-applicant-guidebook-now-available-in-six-languages-04-02-2026-en

ICANN Introduces Name Collision Observatory To Assist New gTLD Applicants
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-introduces-name-collision-observatory-to-assist-new-gtld-applicants-04-02-2026-en

ICANN Seeks Feedback on Proposed Root KSK Algorithm Rollover
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-seeks-feedback-on-proposed-root-ksk-algorithm-rollover-03-02-2026-en

ICANN Publishes Initial List of Evaluated RSPs for 2026 Round
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-publishes-initial-list-of-evaluated-rsps-for-2026-round-30-01-2026-en

ICANN Seeks Input on Name Collision Procedure Documentation
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-seeks-input-on-name-collision-procedure-documentation-29-01-2026-en

ICANN Publishes January 2026 gTLD Registry Audit Report
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-publishes-january-2026-gtld-registry-audit-report-29-01-2026-en

ICANN Announces Dates for Public Meetings 2029–2033
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-announces-dates-for-public-meetings-20292033-27-01-2026-en

ICANN85 Prep Week Schedule Now Available
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann85-prep-week-schedule-now-available-26-01-2026-en

(ccNSO)
Call for Volunteers: ccNSO participation in GNSO PDP on Associated Domain Check (DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP 1)
https://www.icann.org/en/ccnso/news-and-announcements/documents/call-for-volunteers-ccnso-participation-in-gnso-pdp-on-associated-domain-check-dns-abuse-mitigation-pdp-1-23-01-2026-en

(Open Proceedings)
ICANN Office of Ombuds Framework and Process
https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/icann-office-of-ombuds-framework-and-process-23-12-2025

ICANN FY27–31 Operating & Financial Plan, ICANN/IANA FY27 Op Plans & Budgets
https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/icann-fy2731-operating-financial-plan-icanniana-fy27-op-plans-budgets-16-12-2025

Draft PTI FY27 Operating Plan and Budget
https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/draft-pti-fy27-operating-plan-and-budget-16-12-2025

Latin Script Diacritics PDP Initial Report
https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/latin-script-diacritics-pdp-initial-report-12-01-2026

Name Collision Procedure Documentation
https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/name-collision-procedure-documentation-29-01-2026

Proposed Root KSK Algorithm Rollover
https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/proposed-root-ksk-algorithm-rollover-03-02-2026

(Pending Reports)
Proposed GNSO Process for ICANN Board to Reverse Adoption of GNSO Policy Recs
https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/proposed-gnso-process-for-icann-board-to-reverse-adoption-of-gnso-policy-recs-20-11-2025

Proposed Next Round Base gTLD Registry Agreement – Spec 14 (Variant TLDs)
https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/proposed-next-round-base-gtld-registry-agreement-spec-14-variant-tlds-04-12-2025

Proposed Updates to the Trademark Clearinghouse Requirements
https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/proposed-updates-to-the-trademark-clearinghouse-requirements-01-12-2025

Name Collision IPv6 Research Study
https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/name-collision-ipv6-research-study-20-10-2025

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