APTLD Newsletter (9 March 2026)

(.AU auDA)
auDA implements RDAP protocol to access public .au registry data
https://www.auda.org.au/news-insights/statements/auda-implements-rdap-protocol-to-access-public-au-registry-data/
 
Leaders of Tech Q&A: Sylvia Cadena
https://www.auda.org.au/news-insights/blog/leaders-of-tech-q-a-sylvia-cadena/
 
(.LK  LK Domain Registry)
LK Domain Registry Partners with iQ Global
https://blog.domains.lk/2026/02/lk-domain-registry-partners-with-iq.html
 
Adobe Express
https://blog.domains.lk/2026/02/adobe-express.html
 
(.MY MYNIC)
Planned Maintenance at MYNIC SELFCARE Platform
https://mynic.my/media/announcements/planned-maintenance-at-mynic-selfcare-platform’
 
RevUp & Register 3.0: Chinese New Year Special Edition
https://mynic.my/media/announcements/revup-register-30-chinese-new-year-special-edition
 
RevUp & Register Campaign 3.0
https://mynic.my/media/announcements/revup-register-campaign-30-1
 
(.NZ internetNZ)
Inquiry into youth online harm
https://internetnz.nz/news-and-articles/inquiry-into-youth-online-harm/
 
Smooth operators: Why we love NZNOG
https://internetnz.nz/news-and-articles/smooth-operators-why-we-love-nznog/
 
Not all experiences equal when it comes to the Internet
https://internetnz.nz/news-and-articles/not-all-experiences-equal-when-it-comes-to-the-internet/
 
New Zealanders concerned about AI harm and impact on society, new research shows
https://internetnz.nz/news-and-articles/new-zealanders-concerned-about-ai-harm-and-impact-on-society-new-research-shows/
 
Social media still has an Internet stronghold, new research
https://internetnz.nz/news-and-articles/social-media-still-has-an-internet-stronghold-new-research/
 
New Zealanders online as much as ever – but not loving it
https://internetnz.nz/news-and-articles/new-zealanders-online-as-much-as-ever-but-not-loving-it/
 
(.OM TRA)
Telecommunications Regulatory Authority Issues “Guide of Services Subject to the Annual Fee imposed on Postal Service Providers”
https://tra.gov.om/En/ViewNews.jsp?code=142
 
(.SB Ourtelekom)
OFC Pro League Embraces Digital Ticketing in Honiara, Powered Exclusively by M-SELEN
https://www.ourtelekom.com.sb/ofc-pro-league-embraces-digital-ticketing-in-honiara-powered-exclusively-by-m-selen/
 
DBSI Goes Digital with M-SELEN: $48K in Loans Land Instantly on Customers’ Phones
https://www.ourtelekom.com.sb/dbsi-goes-digital-with-m-selen-48k-in-loans-land-instantly-on-customers-phones/
 
M-SELEN Powers Solomon Islands’ First-Ever Parametric Insurance Payouts
https://www.ourtelekom.com.sb/m-selen-powers-solomon-islands-first-ever-parametric-insurance-payouts/
 
(.TW TWNIC)
Balancing growth and efficiency — APNIC 61 Policy SIG deliberations on IPv6 and IPv4 allocation
https://twnic.tw/blog/contents.php?id=113&lang=en
 
The Geopolitical Protocol: Can QUIC and LEO Satellites Mitigate the Risks of Fragile Subsea Cables?
https://twnic.tw/blog/contents.php?id=111&lang=en
 
(.AM  ISOC.AM)
Strengthening .հայ Domain and Armenian-Language Content Online: Expanding Cooperation
https://www.isoc.am/strengthening-%d5%b0%d5%a1%d5%b5-domain-and-armenian-language-content-online-expanding-cooperation/
 
“Unseen” Podcast: Advancing Media Inclusion for People with Visual Impairments
https://www.isoc.am/unseen-podcast-advancing-media-inclusion-for-people-with-visual-impairments/
 
The “Aragats” Computer: When 28-Year-Old Sergey Mergelyan and Armenia Entered the Global Technology Arena
https://www.isoc.am/the-aragats-computer-when-28-year-old-sergey-mergelyan-and-armenia-entered-the-global-technology-arena/
 
(.CA CIRA)
Harmsen’s Hockey: recycling their way to the big leagues
https://www.cira.ca/en/resources/news/domains/harmsens-hockey-recycling-their-way-to-the-big-leagues/
 
Safer Internet Day: it’s never too early for online safety
https://www.cira.ca/en/resources/news/cybersecurity/its-never-too-early-for-online-safety/
 
Closing Canada’s digital divides: what it means, why it matters and how communities are leading the way
https://www.cira.ca/en/resources/news/net-good/closing-canadas-digital-divides-what-it-means-why-it-matters-and-how-communities-are-leading-the-way/
 
(ComLaude)
The Domain of Fame: Emma Stone’s Super Bowl Ad and the Power of Digital Branding
https://comlaude.com/emma-stones-super-bowl-ad-and-the-power-of-digital-branding/
 
Final dotBrand Application Checklist: How Enterprise Brands Can Be Fully Prepared for the 2026 ICANN Window
https://comlaude.com/final-dotbrand-application-checklist-how-enterprise-brands-can-be-fully-prepared-for-the-2026-icann-window/
 
(.DE DENIC)
Developments in the internet governance environment in February 2026
https://blog.denic.de/en/developments-in-the-internet-governance-environment-in-february-2026/
 
(Dotup ICANN)
Identity Digital Tightens Registrar Support Authentication: What Registrars Should Know
https://www.dotuptech.com/post/identity-digital-registrar-authentication-update
 
ICANN85: Why This Meeting Matters for Domain Registrars — and Why You Should Be There
https://www.dotuptech.com/post/icann85-mumbai-meeting
 
(Identity Digital)
Give to Gain: Women in tech on what International Women’s Day means to them
https://shecancode.io/give-to-gain-women-in-tech-on-what-international-womens-day-means-to-them/
 
Your Roadmap to the Next Round: Key Dates and What to Expect
https://www.identity.digital/newsroom/your-roadmap-to-the-next-round-key-dates-and-what-to-expect
 
(it.com)
Domain Summit Africa 2026 in Nairobi
https://get.it.com/blog/domain-summit-africa-2026-in-nairobi/
 
Industry News Digest: February 2026
https://get.it.com/blog/industry-news-digest-february-2026/
 
How to Use AI for a Domain Name Strategy, According to Experts
https://get.it.com/blog/how-to-use-ai-for-a-domain-name-strategy-according-to-experts/
 
it.com Domains Confirms GDPR and NIS2 Compliance to Support Secure Growth
https://get.it.com/blog/it-com-domains-confirms-gdpr-and-nis2-compliance-to-support-secure-growth/
 
(Markmonitor)
The Domain of Fame: Emma Stone’s Super Bowl Ad and the Power of Digital Branding
https://www.markmonitor.com/blog/domain-names-and-the-power-of-branding-emma-stone-superbowl/
 
Final dotBrand Application Checklist: How Enterprise Brands Can Be Fully Prepared for the 2026 ICANN Window
https://www.markmonitor.com/blog/dotbrand-final-prep-application-checklist-feasibility-study/
 
(.ME  DoMEn)
H2 2025 .ME PREMIUM DOMAIN REPORT
https://domain.me/h2-2025-me-premium-domain-report/
 
(.MX Dominos.mx)
Mexican Wrestling: Identity, Resistance, and Popular Entertainment
https://www.dominios.mx/mexican-wrestling-identity-resistance-and-popular-entertainment/
 
(.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)
The Coordination Center leads a system-wide effort to promote responsible and safe digital behavior
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/39705/
 
Acceptance of applications for RIGF 2026 Special Course extended
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/39704/
 
Runet: Striking a balance between trust and control
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/39686/
 
19th Safer Runet Week concludes in Russia
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/39688/
 
Domain .ДЕТИ: 12 years of protecting and guiding young Internet users
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/39687/
 
Kaspersky Kids: Online safety 101 for young users
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/39673/
 
Poetry collection Digital Footprint to be released under the Study the Internet & Govern It! Brand
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/39674/
 
(WhoisXML API)
8 Domain Risks and How to Manage Them
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/blog/domain-risks
 
What Remains of Black Basta Now That Alleged Gang Leader Joined the Most Wanted List?
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/threat-reports/what-remains-of-black-basta-now-that-alleged-gang-leader-joined-the-most-wanted-list
 
Top 10 Malware of Q4 2025: A DNS Deep Dive
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/threat-reports/top-10-malware-of-q4-2025-a-dns-deep-dive
 

EU Policy Update – February 2026
https://www.centr.org/news/eu-updates/eu-policy-update—february-2026.html
 
Shape the next generation of Internet leaders as part of the 2026 APNIC Fellowship team
https://blog.apnic.net/2026/03/05/shape-the-next-generation-of-internet-leaders-as-part-of-the-2026-apnic-fellowship-team/
 
[Podcast] Measuring the use of DNS over IPv6
https://blog.apnic.net/2026/03/05/podcast-measuring-the-use-of-dns-over-ipv6/
 
DNS blocking in practice: PDNS in a Research and Education Network
https://blog.apnic.net/2026/03/04/dns-blocking-in-practice-pdns-in-a-research-and-education-network/
 
Network Management session at APRICOT 2026: DNS logs, enterprise open source, and configuration management
https://blog.apnic.net/2026/03/03/network-management-session-at-apricot-2026-dns-logs-enterprise-open-source-and-configuration-management/
 
Measuring the use of DNS over IPv6
https://blog.apnic.net/2026/03/02/measuring-the-use-of-dns-over-ipv6/
 
APRICOT 2026 keynotes: Agency, memory, and getting IPv6 done
https://blog.apnic.net/2026/03/02/apricot-2026-keynotes-agency-memory-and-getting-ipv6-done/
 
Apply now for the 2026 APNIC Fellowship program
https://blog.apnic.net/2026/02/27/apply-now-for-the-2026-apnic-fellowship-program/
 
Internet routing as supply chain risk
https://blog.apnic.net/2026/02/26/internet-routing-as-supply-chain-risk/
 
Towards an industry best practice for DNSSEC automation
https://blog.apnic.net/2026/02/25/towards-an-industry-best-practice-for-dnssec-automation/
 
Balancing growth and efficiency — APNIC 61 Policy SIG deliberations on IPv6 and IPv4 allocation
https://blog.apnic.net/2026/02/24/balancing-growth-and-efficiency-apnic-61-policy-sig-deliberations-on-ipv6-and-ipv4-allocation/
 
Reflections on a transforming interconnection ecosystem
https://blog.apnic.net/2026/02/23/reflections-on-a-transforming-interconnection-ecosystem/
 
Over USD 82 billion pledged to Partner2Connect, advancing ITU’s efforts to connect the world
https://www.itu.int/en/mediacentre/Pages/PR-2026-03-02-P2C-pledges-MWC26.aspx
 
UNHCR and ITU receive global mobile industry award for Connectivity for Refugees initiative
https://www.itu.int/en/mediacentre/Pages/PR-2026-03-02-Connectivity-for-Refugees-Award.aspx
 
Iranians Outsmart Internet Blackout to Broadcast Airstrikes
https://circleid.com/posts/iranians-outsmart-internet-blackout-to-broadcast-airstrikes
 
War disrupts ICANN 85
https://domainincite.com/31557-31557
 
ICANN 85 Mumbai Impacted by Airspace Disruptions
https://www.internetnews.me/2026/03/01/icann-85-mumbai-impacted-by-airspace-disruptions/
 
Dynadot Posts Digital Marketing Manager Job Opening
https://domaininvesting.com/dynadot-posts-digital-marketing-manager-job-opening/
 
Atom Adds Barrier to Human-Created Logo Designs
https://domaininvesting.com/atom-adds-barrier-to-human-created-logo-designs/
 
GoDaddy Giving DDC Members $50 Bonus for Premium Auction
https://domaininvesting.com/godaddy-giving-ddc-members-50-bonus-for-premium-auction/
 
Don’t Blindly Trust Atom Price Suggestions
https://domaininvesting.com/dont-blindly-trust-atom-price-suggestions/
 
Dharmesh Shah Open to Selling Agent.com
https://domaininvesting.com/dharmesh-shah-open-selling-agent-com/
 
Looks Like OpenAI Acquired GPT.com
https://domaininvesting.com/looks-like-openai-acquired-gpt-com/
 
Check Auction Win Nameservers
https://domaininvesting.com/check-auction-win-nameservers/
 
Bot.AI Sold for 7 Figures via Sedo
https://domaininvesting.com/bot-ai-sold-for-7-figures-via-sedo/
 
AJ Has the Pokémon Card and Anthony has the Domain Name
https://domaininvesting.com/aj-has-the-pokemon-card-and-anthony-has-the-domain-name/
 
February’s top domain name stories
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/03/05/februarys-top-domain-name-stories-3/
 
.Com winners and losers: Hostinger jumps into top 10
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/03/05/com-winners-and-losers-hostinger-jumps-into-top-10/
 
Escrow.com releases Domain Investment Indexes for Q3 and Q4
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/03/04/escrow-com-released-domain-investment-indexes-for-q3-and-q4/
 
D3 plans next Dominion conference for Las Vegas in April
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/03/04/d3-plans-next-dominion-conference-for-las-vegas-in-april/
 
ICANN cleans up more deadbeat domain name registrars
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/03/04/icann-cleans-up-more-deadbeat-domain-name-registrars/
 
Just in: Sedo’s latest end user domain name sales
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/03/03/just-in-sedos-latest-end-user-domain-name-sales/
 
$500k of new expired domain name sales
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/03/03/500k-of-new-expired-domain-name-sales/
 
Insurance SaaS business tries reverse domain name hijacking
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/03/02/insurance-saas-business-tries-reverse-domain-name-hijacking/
 
GoDaddy offering 3% store credit boost on domain sales
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/03/02/godaddy-offering-3-store-credit-boost-on-domain-sales/
 
Nova Registry ramps up – DNW Podcast #576
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/03/02/nova-registry-ramps-up-dnw-podcast-576/
 
Domain Incite launches Stringtel to analyze new gTLD strings
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/03/02/domain-incite-launches-stringtel-to-analyze-new-gtld-strings/
 
Middle East conflict upends ICANN85 travel
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/03/02/middle-east-conflict-upends-icann85-travel/
 
Panel puts frozen produce company’s domain claim on ice
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/02/27/panel-puts-frozen-produce-companys-domain-claim-on-ice/
 
Radix’s premium domain sales soar, doubling year over year
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/02/27/radixs-premium-domain-sales-soar-doubling-year-over-year/
 
Pizza restaurant’s cybersquatting claim gets tossed
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/02/26/pizza-restaurants-cybersquatting-claim-gets-tossed/
 
AI disruption questions hang over GoDaddy’s future
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/02/25/ai-disruption-questions-hang-over-godaddys-future/
 
Escrow.com reports record revenue but payments fall
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/02/25/escrow-com-reports-record-revenue-but-payments-fall/
 
GoDaddy earnings: AI, .com promo impact. Stock down after hours
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/02/24/godaddy-earnings-ai-com-promo-impact-stock-down-after-hours/
 
A dozen end user domain name sales from this week
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/02/24/a-dozen-end-user-domain-name-sales-from-this-week/
 
What I learned after buying 33 domains on Atom’s Wholesale marketplace
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/02/24/what-i-learned-after-buying-33-domains-on-atoms-wholesale-marketplace/
 
Webinar: The Post-Quantum Cryptography Transition
https://www.intgovforum.org/en/content/webinar-the-post-quantum-cryptography-transition
 

ICANN86 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann86-community-childcare-grants-program-apply-now-04-03-2026-en
 
ICANN85 Travel Alert
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann85-travel-alert-28-02-2026-en
 
At-Large Community Nominates Justine Chew as Next ICANN Board Director
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/at-large-community-nominates-justine-chew-as-next-icann-board-director-26-02-2026-en
 
ICANN Invites Applications for the Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy 2026
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-invites-applications-for-the-asia-pacific-internet-governance-academy-2026-25-02-2026-en
 
Feedback Sought on UA Expert Working Group Guidelines for ICANN org
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/feedback-sought-on-ua-expert-working-group-guidelines-for-icann-org-24-02-2026-en
 
ICANN Request for Proposal: Name Collision Temporary Delegation
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-request-for-proposal-name-collision-temporary-delegation-24-02-2026-en
 

(Open Proceedings)
Name Collision Procedure Documentation
https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/name-collision-procedure-documentation-29-01-2026
 
Fundamental Bylaws Amendments on IANA-Related Reviews and CSC Charter Update
https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/fundamental-bylaws-amendments-on-iana-related-reviews-and-csc-charter-update-11-02-2026
 
Proposed Root KSK Algorithm Rollover
https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/proposed-root-ksk-algorithm-rollover-03-02-2026
 
Draft Guidelines for Advancing UA Adoption
https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/draft-guidelines-for-advancing-ua-adoption-23-02-2026
 
Standard Bylaws Amendment – Transition Article on Specific Reviews
https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/standard-bylaws-amendment-transition-article-on-specific-reviews-11-02-2026

(Pending Reports)
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 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
 
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