Yes it’s official. Saurik tweeted that tonight the Cydia Store is going live. So let’s recapitulate why Saurik is making a App Store alternative? Apple has a very tight policy regarding allowing apps have xs to core feature of the iPhone.
» Cydia Store live later this evening

Saurik is working on finalizing a upgrade to Cydia. This upgrade to Cydia will incorporate a Cydia Store. Saurik officialy announced it on 360|idev. See his twitters shouts after the break.
» Cydia Store official announcment by Saurik