Solana Postpones Shanghai Event Due to Registration Surge
Lily Liu, president of the Solana Foundation, announced that the Solana Accelerate event in Shanghai was postponed after the number of pre-registrations surpassed the limit set by local authorities.
The event was rescheduled because local officials imposed a cap on attendance, and the overwhelming number of sign-ups exceeded this maximum.
According to a post Liu shared on X last Friday, registration numbers quadrupled overnight following a promotional campaign, leading the organizers to delay the event in order to adhere to local regulations.
Earlier on Friday, users on X reported that the event had been abruptly halted after law enforcement officials arrived at the venue.
Back in October 2025, another Solana event in Shenzhen was cut short due to venue capacity restrictions and public safety concerns, as stated by Solana's Chinese-language account on X.
Shanghai was planned as the kickoff city for Solana's four-stop Accelerate China tour, with subsequent events scheduled in Hangzhou, Shenzhen, and Beijing, according to the event’s official website.
The postponement came shortly after Solana executives unveiled plans for a new office in Shanghai this week.
China has stringent bans on various crypto activities, including token fundraising, trading, and mining. In February, the People’s Bank of China and seven other agencies reinforced these limits by issuing new prohibitions, such as the unauthorized issuance of stablecoins pegged to the yuan.
Why it matters
The postponement highlights how local regulations and demand pressures influence cryptocurrency event planning within China’s restrictive environment.
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