Blog
Practical guides on Hong Kong crypto exchanges, compliance updates, market commentary, and in-store stories.
Security & ComplianceAML / KYC Explained: Why Every Legit OTC Shop Asks for ID
A 5-minute explainer using a banking analogy on why anti-money-laundering and know-your-customer rules are non-negotiable.
AdvancedHow Bitcoin Halvings Affect OTC Shop Spreads
Halving cycles, volatility, liquidity and miner selling — how each impacts OTC shop spreads.
AdvancedBTC vs ETH: Which One Should You Hold First?
Compare the two majors across positioning, volatility, liquidity, yield mechanics and risk to pick your first allocation.
Store & ServiceCauseway Bay Store Tour: Crypto Exchange in HK's Heart
Inside Funshell's Causeway Bay store — environment, process, services and what to expect.
Store & ServiceCentral OTC Desk: Private Service for Institutions and HNW Clients
Funshell's Central OTC desk handles HK$1M+ crypto trades — KYC, pricing, settlement and compliance reporting.
Security & ComplianceHardware Wallet Guide: Ledger vs Trezor vs Keystone Setup
A comparison of the three leading hardware wallets and a standard operating procedure that won't lose your seed phrase.
AdvancedCross-Border Fund Movement: Legal Pathways (and Red Lines)
A practical map of compliant cross-border fund movement options — SWIFT, third-party payments, HK OTC, trusts and investment migration — plus the red lines.
Security & ComplianceCrypto Scam Playbook: 8 Patterns and How to Spot Them
Pig butchering, fake support, fake OTC, airdrop phishing, KOL pump-and-dump and more — the full crypto scam pattern library.
StarterDo You Owe Tax on Crypto in Hong Kong?
What the IRD's stance and the Inland Revenue Ordinance say about holding, trading, mining and being paid in crypto in Hong Kong.
Store & ServiceAnonymized Case: HNW Client Builds an HK$2M BTC Position Over Weeks
An HK HNW client's multi-week BTC accumulation through Funshell — milestones, compliance and lessons (anonymized).
AdvancedEthereum Gas Saving Playbook: Layer 2, Timing and Tools
Cut ETH gas costs by 80%+ — L2 routing, timing windows, batching and monitoring tools.
Security & ComplianceFake or Stolen Crypto: What to Do in the First 24 Hours and 7 Days
Spotting fake BTC / ETH, immediate damage control, exchange freezes, on-chain tracing and police reporting.
Starter5 Ways to Buy or Sell Crypto in Hong Kong: Exchange vs OTC vs P2P
A side-by-side comparison of the five mainstream ways to buy or sell BTC / ETH in Hong Kong — fees, compliance, privacy and convenience.
Security & ComplianceHong Kong SFC Crypto Regulation 2024–2025: A Plain-English Overview
VATP licensing, virtual-asset legislation, OTC and custody — the big-picture map of Hong Kong's crypto compliance regime.
Store & ServiceMong Kok Store Opening: Funshell's Nathan Road BTC Hub
Funshell's Mong Kok store is open — location, hours, services and first-week feedback.
StarterFirst-Time BTC Purchase: A Complete In-Store Walkthrough
Buying BTC for the first time at Funshell's Hong Kong store — documents, steps, wallet setup and verification.
AdvancedOTC Block Trades: Workflow and Negotiation Tips
Quoting, KYC, price lock, settlement and delivery — what an HK$1M+ OTC block trade should look like.
AdvancedTRX Energy Rental: How to Pay Zero Fees on TRC20 Token Transfers
Bandwidth, Energy and Stake 2.0 explained — plus how to use rental marketplaces to make TRC20 token transfers nearly free.
StarterVerifying a Crypto Exchange Shop: A 5-Step Checklist
Company registry, physical store, AML programme, staff qualifications and contract terms — five checks before trusting an OTC shop.
StarterWallet 101: Hot, Cold and Custodial Wallets — Which Should You Use?
An everyday analogy that finally makes hot, cold and custodial crypto wallets click — plus picking guidance for newcomers and HNW users.
Store & ServiceWeekly Spot Recap: BTC / ETH in Review
Funshell's weekly spot recap template — ranges, volatility, liquidity and the week's events.
