As Regulators Block Tech Deals, They Increasingly Look to the Future
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As Regulators Block Tech Deals, They Increasingly Look to the Future

British regulators cited the newness of the cloud gaming field to block Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision, a shift in antitrust strategy.
Can Big Tech Get Bigger? Microsoft Presses Governments to Say Yes.
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Can Big Tech Get Bigger? Microsoft Presses Governments to Say Yes.

Microsoft’s $69 billion deal for Activision Blizzard, which is undergoing reviews in 16 countries, has become a test for whether tech giants can buy companies amid a backlash.
Meta Forced to Sell Giphy After British Antitrust Order
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Meta Forced to Sell Giphy After British Antitrust Order

The sale is the first time Meta has been forced by regulators to sell a part of its business, a sign of increased antitrust scrutiny around the world.