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Solana China Events Keep Getting Canceled

Solana's Shanghai event has been canceled — the third consecutive China event to be disrupted — raising questions about a possible security leak or the depth of China's crypto restrictions.

What we know

An account on X flags that Solana's Shanghai event was canceled today, following prior cancellations in Shenzhen (2025) and Hongqiao (2026). The analyst speculates either there is a mole leaking event details or China's crypto restrictions have made any organized event effectively impossible.

How the story developed

16 Oct · 09:31 UTC

Solana's Shanghai event has been canceled — the third consecutive China event to be disrupted — raising questions about a possible security leak or the depth of China's crypto restrictions.

15 Oct · 04:32 UTC

Solana ads ran on Shanghai's iconic Bund LED screens for ~10 minutes before being cut; Chinese authorities are now flagging SOL-related content and the Solana Foundation confirmed a Shanghai office.

By the Global Eye 24 desk, with AI assistance. Updated as the story develops. Spot an error? Write to corrections@globaleye24.com.