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ICANN adds Javanese and Canadian syllabics to IDN reference rules

ICANN has published new reference rules covering the Javanese script and Canadian Aboriginal syllabics, expanding its guidelines for internationalized domain names (IDNs). The organization also updated seven existing reference rules for other scripts. The proposals for the new additions originated from stakeholders in Indonesia and Canada. These rules define how characters from specific scripts can be used in domain names, helping registries implement IDNs consistently and securely.

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.gtld

D3 launches Frontier membership for early access to future new gTLD domains

D3, a core contributor to Doma Protocol, unveiled a new program called Frontier at Korean Blockchain Week in Seoul, aiming to give members priority access to desirable names in upcoming top-level domains. The launch follows ICANN's 2026 new gTLD application round, which drew more than 1,600 applications before closing last month, with new extensions expected to go live in late 2027 or early 2028. Frontier lets members earn points through activity with partnered blockchain vault providers and then assign those points to specific domain names to secure a place in line ahead of general availability, without needing a registry relationship or broker. CEO Fred Hsu said the first vault runs on the Solana blockchain, with further vaults planned on Hyperliquid and Base.

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Verisign launches certificate status service and applies for .pki domain

Verisign has announced Verisign Informed, a new security product aimed at preventing reliance on outdated certificate information, and confirmed it has applied for the .pki top level domain. The company says the service addresses what it calls stale trust, where systems make decisions based on cached or old certificate data. Verisign Informed works as a certificate status service, returning a cryptographically signed OCSP response that shows whether a certificate has been revoked. The product is currently in limited beta, with a general launch planned for the first half of 2027, while ICANN is due to reveal all new TLD applications, including Verisign's bid for .pki, on Wednesday.

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.gtld

ICANN to reveal new gTLD applicants and strings on October 7

ICANN will publish its Reveal Day list on October 7, 2026, disclosing which entities applied for which new top-level domain strings in this year's expansion round, which drew over 1,600 applications. The release, scheduled for 18:00 UTC, will include replacement strings, contention sets and public portions of applications. The Internet Commerce Association will host a free webinar the next day featuring gTLD experts to analyze the results. The reveal also triggers a two-week window for applicants to switch to replacement strings, with String Confirmation Day set for November 17, 2026.

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.gtld

Verisign move to cancel 22,000 .name registrations draws SSAC criticism

Verisign has told holders of roughly 22,000 existing .name domain registrations that their registrations will be terminated, according to a report by domainbrief.de. The report says ICANN's review of the plan was limited to checking whether it matched terms already set out in Verisign's registry agreement, rather than assessing the impact on registrants. A former chair of ICANN's Security and Stability Advisory Committee has publicly objected to the decision, arguing that affected registrants deserve stronger protection. The case raises questions about what guarantees domain owners actually have when a registry operator decides to discontinue a service.

domainbrief.de original in German published on

.cctld

GoDaddy set to lose .us registry role to Identity Digital, raising domain risk concerns

GoDaddy is losing its position managing the .us country-code domain, with Identity Digital set to take over the registry contract, according to domainincite.com. The report suggests the transition could put some existing .us domain registrations at risk, though the exact mechanism and timeline were not detailed in the available text. The .us domain is the United States' official country-code top-level domain and has seen declining registration numbers in recent years. A change of registry operator for a national domain is a significant event, since it can affect pricing, policy and renewal processes for registrants.

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ICANN report shows IDN registrations falling for fourth straight period

ICANN has published a new report on internationalized domain names (IDNs), domains that use non-Latin scripts or special characters. While the organization points to progress in areas such as infrastructure and tooling, the report itself documents a fourth consecutive decline in IDN registrations. It also finds that 71 percent of mail servers still cannot accept internationalized email addresses, a longstanding barrier to wider adoption. The findings highlight a gap between ICANN's stated progress and the actual uptake of IDNs among users and service providers.

domainbrief.de original in German published on

.gtld

Link Freedom Group submits over 300 new gTLD applications before deadline

ICANN's application window for its latest round of new generic top-level domains closed on August 12, 2026, after opening in April. According to dnjournal.com, Link Freedom Group filed more than 300 applications, apparently making it the most active applicant in this round. ICANN is expected to reveal full details of applied-for strings and applicants in the coming months.

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.cctld

SIDN identifies 2,900 gambling-related domains under .nl

Dutch registry SIDN has found around 2,900 domains under the .nl extension linked to gambling content. The registry says about half of these are expired domains that new owners acquired to host links to gambling sites. The finding highlights how abandoned domains can be repurposed for unrelated or unwanted content.

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