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FTC loses appeal to stop Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal that already happened

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FTC loses appeal to stop Microsoft 's $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard .

Court denied FTC 's request for an injunction against Microsoft 's purchase in 2023 .

Today , an appeals court panel affirmed that denial.

Deal is still subject of an administrative proceeding that remains pending before the FTC .

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