A decade and $22 billion later, Meta's big bet on messaging is finally starting to pay off

Facebook bought WhatsApp a decade ago for $22 billion.WhatsApp is finally starting to look like a real business for parent company Meta.The messaging app is fueling Meta's non-advertising revenue growth.That's a win for Meta's broader strategy of monetizing DMs across its apps. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read preview Thanks for signing up! Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topic ...