Microsoft appeal against UK block on Activision deal paused by London court

Microsoft’s appeal against Britain’s blockade on its $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard was formally halted by a London court on Monday, following a failed attempt by US regulators to delay the deal.

Microsoft, Activision and Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) have applied to stay the case in the Competition Appeal Tribunal after the CMA said it would consider an amended settlement brought by Microsoft.

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