Solana Event Shortened Amid Crypto Crackdown in China: Report
Some members of Solana’s Chinese community have reportedly expressed concerns that attendees were denied entry to a blockchain event as the country continues its crackdown on digital assets.
According to a Wednesday report from the South China Morning Post, the Solana Accelerate APAC series event being held in Shenzhen on Tuesday was cut short amid claims of overcrowding, “leading the local police to conduct an inquiry on site.”
Event organizers confirmed the venue had exceeded capacity and canceled the final hackathon “for public safety,” per the report. The police presence, however, reignited concerns on social media, with attendees reportedly expressing concerns about the country’s enforcement of crypto and blockchain.
Leadership with the People’s Bank of China said on Monday that authorities would work with law enforcement to crack down on cryptocurrency, particularly in regard to speculative activities. Cointelegraph reached out to the Solana Foundation for comment but had not received a response at the time of publication.
The network, launched in 2020 by Solana Labs, has grown to become one of the most active blockchains in the crypto industry.
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In the United States, some asset management companies are beginning to accelerate listings of exchange-traded funds tied to Solana (SOL). Grayscale Investments announced on Wednesday that it had launched its staking-enabled Solana ETF on NYSE Arca, and Bitwise’s Solana ETF debuted on Tuesday with about $223 million in assets.
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According to data from Nansen, the price of SOL rose about 7% in the last seven days, from $177.80 to $194.08 at the time of publication.
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