Shawn Munir

Shawn Munir

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Shawn Munir is the CEO of Coinweb.com and spearheads all the collaborative partnerships for the platform. He bought his first Bitcoin in 2017 and never looked back.

He is also an investor in 200+ Web3 startups and is considered an expert in the field. Before building Coinweb with his co-founders, he co-founded Presail, a management platform designed for companies and investors to manage their investments in Web 3.

In addition to his entrepreneurial endeavors, Shawn serves on the United Nations Advisory for Counter Terrorism and Financing. He holds his Master of Law degree from the University of Oslo and is a solidified crypto nerd.

Recent articles
binance sec

SEC’s Binance Suit Gets Revised; Ripple Rallies in Response

XRP rallies 7% after the SEC plans to revise its suit against Binance to remove charges related to the trading of ‘unregistered securities’.

Written by
Shawn Munir
Fact checked
Matthew Low
crypto regulations under harris explained

Crypto Regulation Under President Harris? Investors Race to Find Out

Presumptive Democratic nominee Harris’s stance on crypto regulation has become a hot topic this week. Here's what we know so far.

Written by
Shawn Munir
Fact checked
Sachi Kamiya
Mt. Gox Repayments Pile

Mt. Gox Repayments Pile on Falling Crypto Prices

Bitcoin (BTC) and Bitcoin Cash (BCH) prices fell after the announcement for the planned liquidation of Mt. Gox assets.

Written by
Shawn Munir
Fact checked
Julia Zakharchuk
Ripple and SEC Clash Over Civil Penalty Size

Ripple and SEC Clash Over Civil Penalty Size

Ripple and the SEC continue to clash over the size of the civil penalty for selling unregistered securities.

Written by
Shawn Munir
Fact checked
Sam Kazemian
Trump’s Crypto Courting Continues with Appeal to Bitcoin Miners

Trump’s Crypto Courting Continues with Appeal to Bitcoin Miners

Presidential candidate Donald Trump continues to make crypto a top campaign topic with a declaration of support for U.S. Bitcoin miners.

Written by
Shawn Munir
Fact checked
Michael Gord
Crypto Regulation Super PAC Dominates with Donations

Crypto Regulation Super PAC Dominates with Latest Major Donations

Major donors Coinbase, Ripple and a16z donate $25 million each to the crypto regulation Super PAC, Fairshake.

Written by
Shawn Munir
Fact checked
Phillip Lord
crypto regulation

Industry-Backed Crypto Regulation Act Heads to Congress

This industry-backed crypto regulation act will make significant progress in establishing clear rules and guidelines for crypto in the U.S.

Written by
Shawn Munir
Fact checked
Julia Zakharchuk
best crypto tools

12 Best Crypto Tools for Investing, Trading and Research

Explore best crypto tools for market insights, trading, taxes, and education. Benefit from our 10+ years of crypto expertise and research!

Written by
Susan Oh
Fact checked
Shawn Munir
Robinhood Crypto Receives Warning from SEC

Robinhood Crypto Receives Warning from SEC

Robinhood received a Wells Notice over some crypto tokens that the SEC believes are trading as unregistered securities.

Written by
Shawn Munir
Fact checked
Sam Kazemian
river Financial review

River Financial Review

River Financial has top-notch security and many crucial features, but is it worth a shot? Read our review for ins, outs, and insider details!

Written by
Shawn Munir
Fact checked
Theodor Forselius
Angel Investors VS Venture Capitalists

Angel Investors VS Venture Capitalists: Pros, Cons, and Key Differences

Unlock the startup funding dilemma: angel investors VS venture capitalists. Choose wisely. Here's all you need to consider!

Written by
Shawn Munir
Fact checked
Mike Grantis
bitavavo

Bitvavo Review

In this honest Bitvavo review, you’ll get all the information you need to decide if Bitvavo is the best crypto exchange for YOU.

Written by
Shawn Munir
Fact checked
Massimo Moretti