Thursday, 12 March, 2026
U.S. Antitrust Trial Targets Meta's Dominance Over Instagram and WhatsApp
By Isha
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated a landmark antitrust trial against Meta Platforms, alleging that the company's acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp were strategic moves to eliminate competition and maintain a monopoly in the personal social networking market. The FTC seeks to compel Meta to divest these platforms, arguing that such actions are necessary to restore competitive balance.
Read full story at Economic Times