FTC to appeal court's dismissal of antitrust case against Meta over alleged monopoly via acquisitions.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced it will appeal a November 2025 federal court ruling that dismissed its antitrust lawsuit against Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The FTC argues Meta unlawfully maintained a monopoly in personal social networking by acquiring potential rivals, while Judge James Boasberg ruled the company does not hold a monopoly, citing competition from platforms like YouTube and TikTok. The appeal could take years and may reach the Supreme Court, with potential broad implications for regulating tech giants and their acquisitions.