Become A Registrar Newsletter

Industry News

The ICANN 74 meeting has concluded, and we're still digesting all the key takeaways. One notable development was the introduction of a new gTLD application round, which is expected to bring in fresh competition for existing registrars.

In other news, the .org registry ECF has announced plans to transition to a new management structure, which may have implications for registrants and registrars alike.

Regulatory Updates

The European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has been updated to include new provisions for data protection and privacy. This may impact registrars' handling of sensitive information.

In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued guidelines for online businesses to follow when collecting and using consumer data.

Upcoming Events

Mark your calendars for the upcoming .com and .net registry meetings, where key decisions will be made regarding domain name pricing and policies.

The ICANN 75 meeting is scheduled to take place in June, and we'll be providing updates on the latest developments leading up to the event.