SEC Chairman Paul Atkins is set to speak at the DC Blockchain Summit, sponsored by Unicoin, which is embroiled in a legal battle with the agency. Unicoin, the event's platinum sponsor, is prohibited from communicating with SEC leaders due to ongoing litigation. The SEC sued Unicoin last year, alleging the company misrepresented its token offerings. CEO Alexander Konanykhin claims the lawsuit is driven by holdovers from former SEC Chair Gary Gensler's tenure, misleading Atkins. Despite the legal tensions, Unicoin continues to support the summit, highlighting the event's role in fostering dialogue and education in the crypto industry.