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APTLD Newsletter (6 April 2026)

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APTLD Updates

■ Next APTLD Meeting: APTLD90 Members Meeting, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, 14-17 September, 2026
 Meeting Website                 ¶ Online Registration                 ¶ Agenda (to come soon)

■ APTLD News
Call for Applications for the APTLD90 Fellowships
APTLD89 and AGM Wrap-up

Members News

(.AU auDA)
From DNS abuse to global policy: auDA’s impact at ICANN85
https://www.auda.org.au/news-insights/blog/from-dns-abuse-to-global-policy-audas-impact-at-icann85/

(.MY MYNIC)
Planned Maintenance at MYNIC SELFCARE Platform
MYNIC | PLANNED MAINTENANCE AT MYNIC SELFCARE PLATFORM

(.NZ internetNZ)
The next five years hold uncertainty — here’s how we’re tackling it
https://internetnz.nz/news-and-articles/the-next-five-years-hold-uncertainty-heres-how-were-tackling-it/

(.TW TWNIC)
Internet Week 2026 Debuts: TWNIC Initiates Cross-Sector Collaboration to Deepen Internet Governance with Global Communities
https://twnic.tw/blog/contents.php?id=129&lang=en

(.UZ UZINFOCOM)
The Administration of the .UZ domain held a master class at TIUE
https://cctld.uz/news/?detail=1602

(.AM  ISOC.AM)
Multilingual Internet as a Driver of Economic Growth
https://www.isoc.am/multilingual-internet-as-a-driver-of-economic-growth/

Today marks the 87th anniversary of Igor Mkrtumyan’s birth
https://www.isoc.am/today-marks-the-87th-anniversary-of-igor-mkrtumyans-birth/

Artificial Intelligence in Medicine: Opportunities, Limitations and Responsibility
https://www.isoc.am/artificial-intelligence-in-medicine-opportunities-limitations-and-responsibility/

From Connectivity to the Digital Economy: The “Internet Society” NGO Participates in the Discussion
https://www.isoc.am/from-connectivity-to-the-digital-economy-the-internet-society-ngo-participates-in-the-discussion/

(.CA CIRA)
When and how to create a one-page website
https://www.cira.ca/en/resources/news/domains/when-and-how-build-a-one-page-website-0/

Amber Mac on growing a resilient Canadian business
https://www.cira.ca/en/resources/news/domains/amber-mac-on-growing-a-resilient-canadian-business/

(Dotup ICANN)
ICANN85 Mumbai: DNS Abuse Is Getting Serious — But Are Registrars Solving the Right Problem?
https://www.dotuptech.com/post/icann85-mumbai-dns-abuse-registrars

(Gransy.blog)
Warning: Fake Renewal Emails Using Our Brand Names
https://gransy.blog/warning-fake-renewal-emails-using-our-brand-names/

Smart Brands Use Offers to Drive Retention, Not Just Traffic Spikes
https://gransy.blog/smart-brands-use-offers-to-drive-retention-not-just-traffic-spikes/

(Identity Digital)
Safeguarding the Core: Why Security is Critical for gTLD Operations
https://www.identity.digital/newsroom/safeguarding-the-core-why-security-is-critical-for-gtld-operations

(it.com)
2025 Domain Sales and Acquisitions and 2026 Predictions with Tess Diaz, it.com Domains
https://get.it.com/blog/2025-domain-sales-and-acquisitions-and-2026-predictions-with-tess-diaz-it-com-domains/

‘Hans Niemann vs. You’ Shortlisted in Two Categories at the 30th Annual Webby Awards
https://get.it.com/blog/hans-niemann-vs-you-shortlisted-in-two-categories-at-the-30th-annual-webby-awards/

CloudFest 2026 in Rust
https://get.it.com/blog/cloudfest-2026-in-rust/

NDDCamp Strasbourg 2026 in France
https://get.it.com/blog/nddcamp-strasbourg-2026-in-france/

(Markmonitor)
The Fairy Tale of Being Happy Ever After With a dotBrand TLD
https://www.markmonitor.com/blog/the-fairy-tale-of-being-happy-ever-after-with-a-dotbrand-tld/

WIPO Updates the UDRP: What Brand Owners Need to Know
https://www.markmonitor.com/blog/wipo-updates-the-udrp-what-brand-owners-need-to-know/

(.ME  DoMEn)
From ‘Working Waterfront’ to Website: How Coastal Maine Businesses Can Sell & Book Online
https://domain.me/from-working-waterfront-to-website-how-coastal-maine-businesses-can-sell-book-online/

(.RU Coordination Center for TLD .RU/.РФ)
Eight registrars complete technical tests
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/39923/

Internet stability and functionality demand substantial effort
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/39924/

CTF Cybersecurity Competition to be held online
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/39910/

Registration closes for 16th Russian Internet Governance Forum
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/39905/

Coordination Center for TLD .RU/.РФ has developed materials for a children’s magazine and a coloring book as part of the Cyber School series
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/39883/

Internet Technologies Day held for the second time at MAI
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/39882/

IP&IT LAW 2026 competition announces winners
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/39876/

Study the Internet Mentor School will again train teachers in digital risks prevention
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/39865/

Yerevan is set to once again host Universal Acceptance Day regional conference
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/39848/

(Verisign)
Verisign to Report First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
https://www.verisign.com/news-insights/newsroom/news-releases/articles/?article=2026-04-01T20:05:00.000Z_Verisign-to-Report-First-Quarter-2026-Financial-Results

(WhoisXML API)
A DNS Exploration of Operation Olalampo
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/threat-reports/a-dns-exploration-of-operation-olalampo

DNS Deep Dive: LummaStealer + CastleLoader = Larger Threat
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/threat-reports/dns-deep-dive-lummastealer-castleloader-larger-threat

Others

EU Policy Update – March 2026
https://www.centr.org/policy/policy-updates/item/eu-policy-update—march-2026.html

Project IPv6-first: A case study in achieving an 80% native IPv6 SOHO network
https://blog.apnic.net/2026/04/03/project-ipv6-first-a-case-study-in-achieving-an-80-native-ipv6-soho-network/

[Podcast] What does ‘BCP’ really mean?
https://blog.apnic.net/2026/04/02/podcast-what-does-bcp-really-mean/

The potential of erroneous outbound traffic
https://blog.apnic.net/2026/04/01/the-potential-of-erroneous-outbound-traffic/

RPKI vs social engineering: A case study in route hijacking
https://blog.apnic.net/2026/03/31/rpki-vs-social-engineering-a-case-study-in-route-hijacking/

The last time
https://blog.apnic.net/2026/03/30/the-last-time/

Key moments from the APNIC AGM at APRICOT 2026
https://blog.apnic.net/2026/03/27/key-moments-from-the-apnic-agm-at-apricot-2026/

Make this one change to prevent IPv6 routing loops in your network
https://blog.apnic.net/2026/03/26/make-this-one-change-to-prevent-ipv6-routing-loops-in-your-network/

Demystifying performance of eBPF network applications
https://blog.apnic.net/2026/03/25/demystifying-performance-of-ebpf-network-applications/

The why and what of the CIDR Report
https://blog.apnic.net/2026/03/24/the-why-and-what-of-the-cidr-report/

Strengthening network security and visibility through APNIC products and tools
https://blog.apnic.net/2026/03/23/strengthening-network-security-and-visibility-through-apnic-products-and-tools/

Geneva becomes world’s capital of AI in July for ITU’s AI for Good Global Summit
https://www.itu.int/en/mediacentre/Pages/PR-2026-03-25-AI-for-Good-Global-Summit.aspx

U.S. Blocks Foreign-Made Routers Over Cybersecurity Fears
https://circleid.com/posts/us-blocks-foreign-made-routers-over-cybersecurity-fears

Iran Targeted by Self-Propagating Malware in Supply-Chain Cyberattacks
https://circleid.com/posts/iran-targeted-by-self-propagating-malware-in-supply-chain-cyberattacks

Introducing Stringtel, my new free new gTLD tool
https://domainincite.com/31561-introducing-stringtel-my-new-free-new-gtld-tool

GlobalBlock signs the two best deals it will ever get
https://domainincite.com/31614-globalblock-signs-the-two-best-deals-it-will-ever-get

Seven registrars get terminated
https://domainincite.com/31612-seven-registrars-get-terminated

GoDaddy launches DomainMaxxing to optimize your domains
https://domainincite.com/31604-godaddy-launches-domainmaxxing-to-optimize-your-domains

.latino gTLD to launch soon
https://domainincite.com/31601-latino-gtld-to-launch-soon

Amazon readies .pay gTLD
https://domainincite.com/31599-amazon-readies-pay-gtld

Nominet reveals first DNS tech funding recipients
https://domainincite.com/31596-nominet-reveals-first-dns-tech-funding-recipients

ICANN hit with tinfoil-hat lawsuit
https://domainincite.com/31589-icann-hit-with-tinfoil-hat-lawsuit

.pn relaunches — you’ll never guess what they say it means
https://domainincite.com/31577-pn-relaunches-youll-never-guess-what-they-say-it-means

Unstoppable focuses on proper domains, admits crypto was “craze”
https://domainincite.com/31583-unstoppable-focuses-on-proper-domains-admits-crypto-was-craze

I Bought Some .GG Domain Names
https://domaininvesting.com/i-bought-some-gg-domain-names/

GoDaddy to Host Domain Academy Meetup in Arizona
https://domaininvesting.com/godaddy-to-host-domain-academy-meetup-in-arizona/

Andrew Miller is Escrow.com Master of Domains for 2026
https://domaininvesting.com/andrew-miller-is-escrow-com-master-of-domains-for-2026/

Don’t Let AI Overprice Your Domain Name
https://domaininvesting.com/dont-let-ai-overprice-your-domain-name/

Be Cautious of Portfolio Bloat
https://domaininvesting.com/be-cautious-of-portfolio-bloat/

OpenPay .com Auction Restarted – Verification Required
https://domaininvesting.com/openpay-com-auction-restarted-verification-required/

OpenPay.com Auction Hits $500k with 3 Days to Go (Updated)
https://domaininvesting.com/openpay-com-auction-hits-500k-with-3-days-to-go/

.AI LTO? Cover Renewal in First Payment
https://domaininvesting.com/ai-lto-cover-renewal-in-first-payment/

2025’s biggest .com gainers: Namecheap, Hostinger, Cloudflare
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/04/02/2025s-biggest-com-gainers-namecheap-hostinger-cloudflare/

Seven domain name registrars get the axe
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/04/02/seven-domain-name-registrars-get-the-axe/

College sports endorsement business tries reverse domain name hijacking
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/04/02/college-sports-endorsement-business-tries-reverse-domain-name-hijacking/

NamePros adds domain search functionality, promotes for-sale domains
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/04/01/namepros-adds-domain-search-functionality-promotes-for-sale-domains/

Can any registries win the contract to operate .US?
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/04/01/can-any-registries-win-the-contract-to-operate-us/

Australian mining and agriculture company tries reverse domain name hijacking
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/04/01/australian-mining-and-agriculture-company-tries-reverse-domain-name-hijacking/

End user domain name sales up to $50,000
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/04/01/end-user-domain-name-sales-up-to-50000-3/

Company tries to reverse hijack MF.com, which was purchased for $800k
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/03/31/company-fails-to-reverse-hijack-mf-com-which-was-purchased-for-800k/

Seattle nonprofit tries to hijack U District domain name
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/03/31/seattle-nonprofit-tries-to-hijack-u-district-domain-name/

Escrow.com releases Master of Domains awards with a change at the top
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/03/31/escrow-com-releases-master-of-domains-awards-with-a-change-at-the-top/

Financial services firm Empower wins cybersquatting dispute over 537 domains
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/03/31/financial-services-firm-empower-wins-cybersquatting-dispute-over-537-domains/

Tweak, measure, and keep testing – DNW Podcast #580
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/03/30/tweak-measure-and-keep-testing-dnw-podcast-580/

Panelist uses common sense, denies law firm’s cybersquatting claim
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/03/27/panelist-uses-common-sense/

Body armor company tries reverse domain name hijacking
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/03/26/body-armor-company-tries-reverse-domain-name-hijacking/

Instant Domain Search releases new domain tool, gears up for registrar launch this year
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/03/26/instant-domain-search-releases-new-domain-tool-gears-up-for-registrar-launch-this-year/

A dozen new end user domain name sales
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/03/26/a-dozen-new-end-user-domain-name-sales/

A porn studio, an expose, and the limitations of UDRP
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/03/25/a-porn-studio-an-expose-and-the-limitations-of-udrp/

Will AI kill the domain industry?
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/03/25/will-ai-kill-the-domain-industry/

Court allows discovery into other GoDaddy auction clawbacks in ongoing lawsuit
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/03/25/court-allows-discovery-into-other-godaddy-auction-clawbacks-in-ongoing-lawsuit/

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev sues over personal domain name
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/03/24/robinhood-ceo-vlad-tenev-sues-over-personal-domain-name/

IGF 2026 Proposed Issues
https://www.intgovforum.org/en/igf-2026-proposed-issues

See IGF 2026 Inputs
https://www.intgovforum.org/en/content/see-igf-2026-inputs

AI helps turn meteorological data into early action
https://www.itu.int/hub/2026/03/ai-helps-turn-meteorological-data-into-early-action/

ICANN

ICANN Issues Request for Proposal: 2026 Round Auction
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-issues-request-for-proposal-2026-round-auction-01-04-2026-en

ICANN Extends Deadline for Geographic Names and Reserved Names Panels RFP for 2026 New gTLD Program
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-extends-deadline-for-geographic-names-and-reserved-names-panels-rfp-for-2026-new-gtld-program-31-03-2026-en

ICANN Opens Second Evaluation Period for 2026 Round Registry Service Providers
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-opens-second-evaluation-period-for-2026-round-registry-service-providers-30-03-2026-en

ICANN Seeks Input on Draft Evaluation Guide for Community Priority Evaluation (CPE)
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-seeks-input-on-draft-evaluation-guide-for-community-priority-evaluation-cpe-24-03-2026-en

Call for Applications: NextGen@ICANN87
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/call-for-applications-nextgenicann87-23-03-2026-en

Current ICANN Public Consultations

(Open Proceedings)
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

Draft Evaluation Guide for Community Priority Evaluation (CPE)
https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/draft-evaluation-guide-for-community-priority-evaluation-cpe-draft-evaluation-guide-for-community-priority-evaluation-24-03-2026

(Pending Reports)
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

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

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

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