: Judge temporarily blocks Microsoft’s $69 billion purchase of Activision

United States

A federal judge late Tuesday approved a request by the Federal Trade Commission to temporarily block Microsoft Corp.’s $ 69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard Inc.

U.S. District Judge Edward Davila issued a temporary restraining order and set a evidentiary hearing to be held June 22-23.

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