This week brought more news about ICANN’s new gTLD program and the shelving of SOPA by Congress. Are you ready for the Weekly Reader? Let’s dig in!
Source: ProPublica.org
CNET: This week brought dramatic protests against SOPA that included website blackouts and public outcry. Congress listened and indefinitely postponed further work on the bill.
CircleID: Do you hate when SPAM shows up in your inbox? Well, if you live in Canada, you may be in for a reprieve. A new law cracks down on spammers by fining violators a maximum of $1 million for individuals and $10 million for corporations.
Domain News: ICANN received 25 registrations during the first week of the application period for the new gTLD program. However, we won’t know exactly who the applicants are until early May after the application window closes. Still worried? Don’t be. ICANN has run pilot rounds.
Domain Pulse: .AU has created more that 4,300 jobs and contributed $456 million to the Australian economy, according to a recent report (pdf). While many ccTLDs are underutilized, the success of .AU will surely have registrants taking a second look.
Sedo: Thinking about selling your domain? We recently fully integrated SedoMLS Premium, which makes it easy to list your portfolio for sale directly through your United Domains account.
