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ICANN seeks nominations for fellowship mentors
What happened: ICANN invites nominations for mentors and selection committee members in its Fellowship Program ICANN has launched the nomination process for Fellowship Program mentors and Selection Committee members, encouraging its Supporting Organizations (SOs) and Advisory…
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ARIN supports network time foundation with community grant
What happened The Network Time Foundation (NTF), a 2023 ARIN Community Grant recipient, used the funding to design, implement, and test the NTP TCP Services Daemon (ntptsd). This project upgrades the traditional NTP system, which relies on the less secure UDP protocol, by…
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APNIC’s response to 2024 survey: A roadmap for 2025
What happened: APNIC responds to 2024 survey feedback APNIC’s Executive Council (EC) has published its official response to the 2024 APNIC Survey on December 13. It provides insights into how community feedback will shape its priorities moving forward. The survey, which is…
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The future of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) in global finance
Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) have become a significant topic of discussion in global finance. As central banks explore their potential, CBDCs promise to transform payment systems, financial inclusion, and the role of monetary policy. However, challenges remain, and…
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ARIN hosts holiday toy drive to support local families in need
What happened: ARIN hosts holiday toy drive for local families ARIN, the American Registry for Internet Numbers, has organized a holiday toy drive to support local families in need. This initiative is part of ARIN’s commitment to giving back to the community during the holiday…
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APNIC’s Geoff Huston unpacks the quantum threat to security
What happened: APNIC explores transition to post-quantum cryptography In the final episode of the PING podcast for 2024, Geoff Huston, Chief Scientist at APNIC, highlights the urgency of transitioning from traditional public-private key cryptography methods, such as RSA and ECC…
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LACNIC publishes RFC 9660 to enhance IP address management
What happened LACNIC has announced the publication of RFC 9660. The document, developed over several years, outlines a new protocol related to the distribution of IP addresses in Latin America and the Caribbean. It addresses key issues such as address allocation and network…
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Navigating change: RIPE NCC’s 2025 strategy
What happened: How RIPE NCC will tackle security, diversity, and sustainability in 2025 In RIPE NCC (Réseaux IP Européens Network Coordination Centre) staff presentation which was published on RIPE NCC’s official Youtube channel on December 9, RIPE NCC’s CEO, Hans Petter Holen…
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AFRINIC IPv6 allocations: Is African internet finally stabilising?
What happened AFRINIC has expanded its IPv6 address allocations across the continent, in an attempt to create a more reliable and scalable internet infrastructure. As of November 2024, AFRINIC holds over 1 million /32 blocks of available IPv6 address space, distributed to network…
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ARIN makes second contribution to IETF Endowment
What happened The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) has announced its second contribution of $1 million to the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) Endowment. This contribution demonstrates the steadfast commitment of the ARIN community to the Internet protocols and…
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Your voice matters: ICANN hosts webinars on digital future
What happened: ICANN hosts webinars for global input ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) is organizing a series of webinars to discuss its draft operating plan and budget for fiscal years 2026–2030. The webinars will help attendees better understand these…
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ICANN approves .COM agreement renewal with Verisign
What happened: ICANN renews .COM agreement with Verisign The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) announced the renewal of its .COM Registry Agreement (RA) with Verisign on November 27. The new .COM RA reflects ICANN’s commitments to its mission to ensure…
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ARIN seeks volunteers for 2025 Fellowship Selection Committee
What happened: ARIN explores volunteers for Fellowship Selection Committee The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) is inviting volunteers to serve on the 2025 ARIN Fellowship Selection Committee. This committee is responsible for evaluating applications and selecting…
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ARIN launches consultation on Reg-RWS improvements
What happened: ARIN seeks feedback for Reg-RWS improvements ARIN has initiated a consultation to gather community feedback on potential improvements to its Registration Data Services (Reg-RWS). The consultation aims to refine and enhance the accessibility, accuracy, and privacy…
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IAB appoints Pete Resnick to 2025 ICANN Nominating Committee
What happened: Pete Resnick appointed to 2025 ICANN NomCom The Internet Architecture Board (IAB) has appointed Pete Resnick as the IETF delegate to the 2025 ICANN Nominating Committee (NomCom). The NomCom plays a key role in selecting leadership positions within ICANN, including…
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APNIC fosters collaboration at Peering Asia 6.0
What happened APNIC supported and participated in Peering Asia 6.0, held in Jakarta, Indonesia from 6 to 7 November 2024. The event, co-hosted by IDNOG, APJII, and Equinix, welcomed 598 entities who participated in peering meetings, conference, and panel sessions. A peering…
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Supreme Court ruling on AFRINIC: New members no rights, elections by June 2025
The Supreme Court of Mauritius has issued a landmark ruling impacting the governance of AFRINIC, the African Regional Internet Registry (RIR) responsible for managing IP address allocation across the continent. Responding to a motion filed by Cloud Innovation, the court declared…
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ICANN Board Seat 10: Nomination period closes soon
The nomination window for Seat 10 on the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Board of Directors is closing in a few weeks. The Address Supporting Organization Address Council (ASO AC) has set the deadline for submissions to 16 December 2024, 23:59 UTC.…
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Last call: ICANN seat 10 nominations
What happened The Number Resource Organization (NRO) has issued a reminder that the nomination period for ICANN Board Seat 10 will close on December 16, 2024. This nomination process is part of ICANN’s regular selection procedure for board members, specifically for Seat 10, which…
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Starlink satellite-to-phone plan moves ahead with FCC approval
What happened SpaceX’s Starlink satellite-to-phone service has taken a significant step forward with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approval, paving the way for mobile users to connect directly to satellites. Partnering with T-Mobile, this ambitious project allows…
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DNS coordination, accountability frameworks, and global multi-stakeholder process dynamics.
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Protocol standardization trajectory and interoperability risk under fragmented policy conditions.
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