Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Block and former CEO of Twitter, reported on X today, October 3, 2026, that the “government of India officially removes bitchat from the App Store.” The post, made at 12:23:37 UTC, highlighted a significant policy action affecting digital applications within India. Dorsey has been a vocal proponent of decentralized technologies and digital freedom, often commenting on issues related to government oversight and the availability of digital services.
This development comes amidst increasing global scrutiny and regulation of digital platforms and assets. Recent Gokhshtein coverage includes reports on IBM launching an institutional Bitcoin wallet, indicating growing mainstream interest in secure digital asset management. Another report detailed MSTR's plans for a Bitcoin income model, proposing a 12% STRC yield and an October 28 vote on daily dividends. The Yield Basis AMM also dominates BTC DEX liquidity with $2.28 million in LP gains. Bitcoin is currently trading at $84,847, down 2.0% over the last 24 hours, while Ethereum is at $2,685, down 2.4%.
Dorsey's statement implies that governments are actively asserting control over digital communication and application availability within their borders. This action by India could signal a broader trend of national governments restricting access to platforms they deem problematic or non-compliant with local regulations. Investors and users in the digital space may need to monitor further government actions globally that could impact app distribution and the operational freedom of digital services.
