China Bans Jack Dorsey’s Decentralized Messaging App Bitchat Amid Regulatory Crackdown

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2026-04-06 09:57:02

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China's Cyberspace Administration (CAC) forced Apple to remove Bitchat from its App Store, citing violations of Article 3 regulations governing apps with social mobilization capabilities. The Bluetooth-based messaging platform, which operates without internet infrastructure, had seen 92K+ downloads in China prior to the ban.

The move highlights tightening controls over decentralized technologies as Beijing reinforces its Great Firewall. Notably, the app remains available globally with 3M+ downloads, demonstrating demand for censorship-resistant communication tools—a narrative that often buoyed privacy-focused crypto projects like Monero (XMR) and Zcash (ZEC) during past regulatory clashes.

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