Denmark’s .DK Domain Management Is Moving to a Shared Registry Model
Denmark’s .dk domain ecosystem is undergoing an important change. From July 1, 2026, all new .dk domain registrations, renewals, and payments must be managed through accredited registrars and resellers rather than directly through the registry. Key Dates July 1, 2026 New .dk domains must be registered through a registrar or ...
ICANN86 Seville: ccTLDs Community Focus Areas (Policy-Driven Summary)
The ICANN86 Policy Forum in Seville brought the global Internet governance community together to focus on practical, operational, and policy issues shaping the future of the DNS. For the ccTLD ecosystem, the discussions were less about structural expansion and more about strengthening the stability, security, and usability of country-code ...
Record-Breaking Domain Name Disputes Highlight the Need for Stronger Brand Protection
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) reported a record-breaking year for domain name disputes in 2025, handling more than 6,200 cases—the highest annual caseload in its history. Over the past 25 years, WIPO has resolved more than 80,000 domain name disputes, underscoring the growing importance of digital brand protection in an ...
Technical Update: Mandatory Identity and Local Presence Rules for .RU Domains
The rules for managing .RU, .РФ, and .SU domains are changing. New regulations introduce strict mandatory identity verification and local presence requirements.If you own, develop, or manage websites using these extensions, understanding these updates is critical to avoiding sudden infrastructure downtime. The Critical Deadline: September 1, ...