Solana Event in China Canceled, CZ Questions Organizers
Lily Liu said registrations quadrupled overnight, forcing organizers to postpone the opening session to comply with local attendance limits.
- On Friday, October 16, 2026, the Solana Foundation abruptly suspended its Accelerate China event in Shanghai after reports of law enforcement officers appearing at the Shangri-La Hotel.
- Planned as the first stop of a four-city tour, the gathering faced strict regulatory constraints in mainland China, where the People's Bank of China enforces prohibitions on cryptocurrency trading services.
- Solana Foundation President Lily Liu stated that event registrations quadrupled overnight, exceeding the capacity limit set by local authorities, forcing organizers to postpone to "comply with local requirements."
- Registered attendees waited approximately 90 minutes outside the venue as eight or nine officers remained on-site, while Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao questioned whether organizers understood local policies.
- Despite the Shanghai suspension, the Solana Foundation's public website continues to list upcoming Accelerate China stops in Hangzhou on October 18, Shenzhen on October 20, and Beijing on October 22.
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Solana’s Liu says Shanghai event postponed over registration surge
Solana Foundation President Lily Liu said registrations quadrupled overnight, exceeding the attendance limit registered with local authorities. The Solana Accelerate event in Shanghai was postponed after pre-registration exceeded the event cap set by local authorities, according to Lily Liu, president of the Solana Foundation. Event registration quadrupled overnight following publicity for the event, Liu wrote […]
Solana Accelerate's agenda in Shanghai has been suspended due to logistical problems and a police presence.
Solana Abruptly Postpones Shanghai Event as Registrations Quadruple
The Solana Foundation stated that the Accelerate event was canceled due to a surge in registrations, with people overwhelming the designated venue. Nonetheless, social media reports indicate the presence of law enforcement at the venue, with attendees remaining left outside for hours. Solana Accelerate Event Postponed in China, Reports Indicate Law Enforcement Presence at […]
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