Tuesday, 31 March, 2026
FTC Ends Legal Battle Against Microsoft’s $68.7B Activision Blizzard Acquisition
By Isha
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has officially dropped its legal challenge against Microsoft's $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, concluding nearly two years of regulatory opposition. The decision follows a recent appellate court ruling that denied the FTC's request for a preliminary injunction. Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith hailed the move as a victory for gamers and common sense in Washington, D.C.