Jack Dorsey's Bitchat removed from Chinese App Store

Bitchat, a decentralized P2P messaging app developed by Block CEO Jack Dorsey, has been removed from the Apple App Store in China for violating internet service regulations. According to Cointelegraph, the app operates solely on Bluetooth and mesh networks without an internet connection and has been used by protestors in various countries, including Iran, to bypass government internet shutdowns. Chinese authorities stated that the app violated regulations that prohibit the launch of services capable of mobilizing public opinion without prior review.