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Practical guides on Hong Kong crypto exchanges, compliance updates, market commentary, and in-store stories.
Reading a USDT Buyback Quote: Fees and Net HKD Cash
Use a clearly labelled worked example to check your USDT selling direction, quoted quantity, included fees, withdrawal deductions and net HKD cash.
USDT Sent but Not Received? Check the Network, TXID and Status
Use a status decision table and a labelled illustration to distinguish platform processing, on-chain execution and recipient checks, then prepare a support request.
Tsim Sha Tsui Store Guide: About 1 Minute from Exit C2
Address, MTR route, opening hours, in-store services and visit preparation for Funshell's Tsim Sha Tsui branch.
Funshell App Is Live: OTC Store Info, Quotes and Booking in Your Pocket
The Funshell App is now on the App Store, bringing Hong Kong crypto OTC store information, reference rates, booking, safety guides and compliance reminders together.
Cash BTC / ETH Trading in Hong Kong: Quotes, Workflow and Choice
A beginner-friendly guide to buying or selling BTC / ETH with cash in Hong Kong: quotes, preparation and decision points.
Cold Wallet Self-Custody Guide: Ledger, Seed Backup and Setup
A practical guide to hardware wallets, Ledger purchase, seed phrase backup and safe self-custody habits.
Hong Kong Crypto Fraud Prevention and Safe Trading Guide
Common scam patterns, red flags before visiting an OTC shop, KYC/AML notes and what to do if you suspect fraud.
Hong Kong Crypto OTC Guide: Stores, Quotes, Process and Safety
A practical guide to crypto OTC in Hong Kong: who it suits, in-store workflow, quote confirmation, branches, KYC and safety checks.
TRX Energy and Transfer Cost Guide: When Rental May Help
A beginner-friendly explanation of TRX energy, bandwidth, TRON transfer costs and what to prepare before asking for energy rental support.
AML / KYC Explained: Identity and Information Checks for Store Visits
Understand AML and KYC, transaction-based information requirements, the distinction between law and company policy, and ways to protect your information.
Causeway Bay Store Guide: Exit E and In-Store Transaction Checks
Plan a Funshell Causeway Bay visit with MTR directions, quote and wallet checks, information requirements and service enquiries before travelling.
Hardware Wallet Selection and Setup: Official Checks, Backups and Test Transfers
Check model-specific hardware-wallet instructions through Ledger, Trezor and Keystone: authenticity, initialization, backups, passphrases and small test transfers.
Suspected Fake or Stolen Crypto: Check Assets, Limit Exposure and Report
Distinguish native BTC, contract tokens and proof of receipt. Review wallet compromise, approvals, evidence and reporting without recovery guarantees.
5 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.
Mong Kok Store Guide: Exit E2, Trading Preparation and Booking
Plan a Funshell Mong Kok visit: MTR directions, quote and wallet checks, information requirements and the branch page for current address and hours.
First-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.
Verifying 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.
Wallet 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.