Solana Cancels Shanghai Event as Attendees Report Police Presence

Solana canceled its Shanghai event after attendees reported police presence, raising questions about the network’s China expansion. Solana has canceled its Shanghai event on October 16, with attendees reporting a police presence at the venue. The cancellation came days after the blockchain network announced its China office opening, setting a key milestone for the broader cryptocurrency industry. Solana’s Accelerate China event was scheduled to take place at the Shanghai Shangri-La hotel as the first stop on a four-city tour. The program aimed to bring together developers and industry participants to discuss blockchain infrastructure, artificial intelligence, robotics, and the Solana ecosystem.