🟡 ICANN Domain Metrica Introduces Uptime Measurement Capabilities
ICANN has introduced new measurement capabilities to Domain Metrica, including a metric called Time to Mitigation (TTM). The metric is designed to measure how long a domain remains resolvable after appearing on a DNS Abuse blocklist.🔗https://www.icann.org
🟡 Puma loses cybersquatting dispute for Mexican domain name
Domain owner has a portfolio of animal-themed domain names. Shoe and athleticwear company Puma has lost a cybersquatting claim it filed against the name puma.com.mx. A notice currently on puma.com.mx states that he owns dogs.com.mx, eagle.com.mx, gorilla.com.mx, and many more animal names in both English and Spanish. 🔗https://domainnamewire.com
🟡 GoDaddy Corporate Domains analyzes the early 2026 New gTLD round
GoDaddy published an analysis of the first developments following the closure of ICANN’s 2026 New gTLD application window. It highlights the 1,600+ applications, potential contention between strings, the upcoming Reveal Day and what brands should be preparing for. 🔗 https://gcd.com
🟡 Customer Sues TrustName Over Stolen Domains
A TrustName customer filed a lawsuit following the alleged unauthorized transfer of domains from the registrar. The customer claimed significant financial losses associated with one of the affected domains. 🔗 https://domainnamewire.com
🟡 Dynadot introduces KYC verification for certain TLDs
Registrar Dynadot announced new Know Your Customer (KYC) verification requirements for registrants of certain domain extensions. The change is relevant to the growing trend of registries and registrars introducing additional identity-verification requirements. 🔗 https://domaininvesting.com
🟡 Verisign notifies ICANN of a .NET price increase
On August 27, 2026, Verisign announced that the wholesale price of a .net domain will rise from $10.91 to $12.00, effective March 1, 2027. If you own a .net domain, or are thinking about registering one, here is what you need to know.🔗https://topsitehosters.com