WHAT ICANN’S CONTENTION SETS REVEAL ABOUT NEW GTLD VALUES — Thirteen applicants competed for .app, yet .web fetched more than five times its auction price. What does that reveal about today's contested extensions? by Imteaz Chowdhury circleid.com/posts/what-ican…

REGISTRATION OPENS FOR THE 2026 .US TOWN HALL FEATURING INTERNET POLICY PIONEER KAREN ROSE — The November 5 virtual event will feature Karen Rose, who helped shape the 1998 US domain name policy framework, alongside discussions on namespace security, governance and community priorities. Learn more: circleid.com/posts/registrat…

LONDON RANKS LAST AMONG 18 EUROPEAN CAPITALS FOR MOBILE DOWNLOAD SPEEDS, OOKLA FINDS — London's median mobile download speed reached 109.43 Mbps in Q3 2026. Ookla's findings highlight growing congestion, high latency and infrastructure constraints despite widespread 5G availability. circleid.com/posts/london-ra…

ICANN87 IN BALI PUTS DNS ABUSE AND NEW GTLD IMPLEMENTATION IN FOCUS — ICANN's Bali meeting examines DNS abuse mitigation, registrant protections and the next gTLD round. Discussions could shape future requirements for domain registries and registrars. Learn more: circleid.com/posts/icann87-i…

DNS SPOTLIGHT: BIGBEAR 2.0 PHAAS TARGETS SPAN 40+ COUNTRIES — A DNS investigation examines 38 network indicators linked to a global Microsoft 365 phishing operation, identifying 81 potential victim IP addresses and 1,048 email-connected domains. Learn more: circleid.com/posts/dns-spotl…

ICANN’S NEW GTLD ROUND DRAWS 16 AFRICAN APPLICATIONS, 10 CONTROLLED BY A CHINESE BUSINESS NETWORK — One businessman controls most of Africa's new gTLD applications while another of his companies seeks to dissolve the continent's Internet number registry. by Emmanuel Vitus circleid.com/posts/icanns-ne…

ICANN SELECTS PWC TO SCREEN APPLICANTS FOR 2026 NEW GTLD ROUND — PwC will conduct mandatory background checks on prospective registry operators. The appointment brings attention to how applicant information crosses borders and how disputed findings can be challenged. Learn more: circleid.com/posts/icann-sel…

DUTCH POLICE SEIZE ITALIAN INTERNET PROVIDER'S SERVER AT U.S. REQUEST FOLLOWING TERRORISM SANCTIONS — US sanctions forced Autistici/Inventati to shut down. A subsequent Dutch server seizure raises questions about cross-border enforcement and the exposure of European Internet infrastructure to US legal measures. Learn more: circleid.com/posts/dutch-pol…

WHY THE PUBLIC SUFFIX LIST IS NO LONGER FIT FOR PURPOSE — Browsers depend on the Public Suffix List for security boundaries, yet smaller platforms face barriers to inclusion. Is the decades-old system overdue for replacement? by Ben Gibbs circleid.com/posts/abolish-t…

THE WIFI DILEMMA: WHY ISPS GET BLAMED FOR POOR IN-HOME CONNECTIVITY — Broadband customers experiencing WiFi dead spots, slow speeds and poor service are six times more likely to consider switching ISPs. Yet many in-home connectivity problems remain difficult and costly for providers to resolve. by Doug Dawson circleid.com/posts/the-wifi-…

EU CYBER RESILIENCE ACT FACES MOUNTING LEGAL AND IMPLEMENTATION CHALLENGES — The EU Cyber Resilience Act faces complex implementation demands. The author argues that prescriptive standards, vulnerability reporting obligations and potential legal challenges could undermine its effectiveness. Anthony Rutkowski circleid.com/posts/unfolding…

SUBMARINE CABLE RESILIENCE FACES GROWING THREATS FROM AGING FLEETS AND CONCENTRATED OWNERSHIP — Submarine cables carry the world's communications, but who will maintain them? Aging repair fleets, regulatory delays and concentrated private ownership are raising concerns about the resilience of this critical infrastructure. by Geoff Huston circleid.com/posts/submarine…

DATA CENTERS CAN PROFITABLY CLEAN UP THEIR ACT — Stealthy land acquisitions and generous financial concessions have helped data center developers cut costs. But as community opposition grows, addressing environmental and economic concerns may prove more profitable than secrecy. by Rob Frieden circleid.com/posts/data-cent…

THE FIGHT FOR A STRING: UNDERSTANDING ICANN'S OBJECTION PROCESS IN THE 2026 NEW GTLD APPLICATION ROUND — ICANN's four objection mechanisms can determine whether a proposed gTLD advances, enters contention resolution or is disqualified. Past decisions reveal the legal and evidentiary hurdles facing applicants and objectors. by David Weslow (Co-authored by Tatiana Sainati, Partner in Wiley’s Global Disputes Practice) circleid.com/posts/the-fight…

CANADIAN CYBERSECURITY EXECUTIVE ARRESTED AMID FBI INVESTIGATION INTO SHINYHUNTERS — A ransomware negotiator faces US extortion charges as authorities investigate ShinyHunters. The case follows an FBI data breach linked to an unpatched contractor system. Learn more: circleid.com/posts/canadian-…

ICANN BOARD TO REVIEW NEW GTLD ROUND MILESTONES, ROOT SERVER GOVERNANCE AHEAD OF ICANN87 — Infrastructure readiness, potential auction proceeds and proposed root server governance arrangements are on the agenda. Key implementation questions remain open, with no new decisions announced. Learn more: circleid.com/posts/icann-boa…

ICANN OPENS CONSULTATION ON SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR DNSSEC DS AUTOMATION — Automated DS record updates could simplify DNSSEC key rotations, but errors can disrupt domain resolution. ICANN is seeking input on security safeguards before streamlining registry approvals. Learn more: circleid.com/posts/icann-ope…

WHY OCSP NOW? A FRESH TAKE ON CERTIFICATE STATUS CHECKING — Browsers sidelined OCSP over performance concerns, but emerging machine identities and AI-driven threats are renewing questions about the security costs of stale trust. by Danny McPherson, Executive VP Technology & Chief Security Officer at Verisign circleid.com/posts/why-ocsp-…

COMMON BELIEFS ABOUT DNSSEC PUT TO THE TEST: AN INVITATION TO FACT-CHECK YOUR ASSUMPTIONS — More trouble than it’s worth? Fact is: DNSSEC in 2026 bears little resemblance to its turbulent early years. by Barbara Jantzen circleid.com/posts/common-be…

SEPTEMBER 2026 IPV4 MARKET REPORT: LARGE-BLOCK RECOVERY NARROWS PRICING GAPS — Prices for /16 and larger blocks reached roughly $14 per address, nearly matching /17–/19 averages. Smaller allocations retain premiums, and every category remains below year-earlier levels. Learn more: circleid.com/posts/september…