Police Interrupts Solana Event in Shenzhen, Raising Concerns About Crypto Regulation

A community event featuring the Solana blockchain took a sudden turn this week when it was abruptly halted in Shenzhen, China. Local police intervention stemmed from overcrowding concerns, with organizers citing safety reasons for ending the hackathon portion of the event before its scheduled completion. While attendees expressed concerns about increased scrutiny of cryptocurrency activity following this incident, other developers and investors are hopeful that blockchain events can continue in China despite regulatory uncertainties.