The US FTC plans to appeal to revive its case accusing Meta of bolstering an illegal monopoly by acquiring Instagram and WhatsApp; Meta won the case in 2025 (Jody Godoy/Reuters)

How it was reported

1. TechMeme·20 Jan, 19:50 UTC
   The US FTC plans to appeal to revive its case accusing Meta of bolstering an illegal monopoly by acquiring Instagram and WhatsApp; Meta won the case in 2025 (Jody Godoy/Reuters)

   The US FTC plans to appeal a case accusing Meta of creating an illegal monopoly. Meta had acquired Instagram and WhatsApp, and won the case in 2025. The FTC seeks to revive the case against Meta.

2. The Verge·20 Jan, 21:21 UTC
   FTC says it will appeal Meta antitrust loss

   The Federal Trade Commission will appeal its antitrust case loss against Meta. A US District Court ruled the government had an "uphill battle" defining the market Meta allegedly dominated. The FTC is seeking appeal.

3. Engadget·20 Jan, 21:50 UTC
   The FTC isn't giving up on its antitrust case against Meta

   The FTC continues its antitrust case against Meta. The case likely involves allegations of monopolistic practices. Meta's business practices are under scrutiny.

4. Ars Technica·20 Jan, 22:22 UTC
   Zuck stuck on Trump’s bad side: FTC appeals loss in Meta monopoly case

   The FTC is appealing a loss in a Meta monopoly case. Meta's acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp are under scrutiny. The FTC alleges Meta maintained a monopoly through anticompetitive conduct.

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