Solana's Skyline Crypto Ad Triggers Central Bank Investigation in China

A joint operation of the People's Bank of China with Shanghai police clamped down on the Solana Accelerate China 2026 four-day tour. Authorities blocked the project's events in Shanghai, while the financial regulator in parallel launched an investigation against those locals who helped the blockchain platform with logistics and public relations. What drew such a harsh reaction from the Chinese authorities was 'too aggressive' offline marketing of the tour. On the evening of October 14, a team associated with Solana, together with Shanghai contractors, put giant vibrant logos of the SOL token on the Citigroup Tower skyscraper facade in Lujiazui - the very heart of Shanghai's financial district.

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