Reason for this visit

The United States is one of the largest cryptocurrency markets globally, with major digital assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum gaining wide popularity, appealing to a large number of investors and innovators. The US has a broad base of retail and institutional investors, including individual investors, hedge funds, family offices, and more. In terms of regulation, the SEC has been closely monitoring digital assets, with its regulatory stance on digital assets fluctuating at different times but overall emphasizing the protection of investor interests. The CFTC is primarily responsible for regulating the futures and derivatives markets of digital assets and has approved products such as Bitcoin futures. Financial regulatory agencies in various states in the US are also taking measures, with some encouraging digital asset innovation and others adopting a cautious regulatory attitude. In the future, as institutional investor interest in digital assets grows, it is expected that an increasing number of institutional products and services will enter the market, thereby driving market growth. In an attempt to help investors to gain a more comprehensive understanding of current cryptocurrency exchanges in the US, WikiBit survey team decides to go to the country for on-site visits to local companies.

On-site visit

In this issue, the survey team went to the US to visit cryptocurrency exchange BERGE as planned according to its regulatory address that 2233 Academy Pl Ste 104, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80909.

The investigators came to 2233 Academy Pl in Colorado Springs of Colorado in the US for a visit to the exchange‘s office on November 30, 2023, and located a 2-storey building, a children’s physical and language therapy clinic, in close proximity to downtown area. In the meantime, the logo of two companies, Shandy Clinic and Voyager Home Health Care, could be seen conspicuously outside the building.

Upon arrival at the building for further investigation, the survey personnel spotted an indoor directory, which displayed that Voyager Home Health Care and Next Level Inventions are situated on the 1st floor, while Shandy Clinic is on the 2nd floor, without discovering any financial or business activities in the building. However, there was no information regarding BERGE nor suite 104 on the directory.

Upon failure to find out suite 104 on the 1st floor, the survey team conjectured that the room probably had been occupied by Next Level Inventions. After searching the entire floor, there wasnt any information concerning BERGE.

Through the on-site investigation, it is confirmed that BERGE doesnt have a presence at the location.

Conclusion

The survey team went to the US to visit cryptocurrency exchange BERGE, but didnt find the company at its regulatory address. This signifies that the company might just register at the place without a physical business office. Therefore, investors should be meticulous in choosing the exchange.

Disclaimer

The content is for informational purpose only, and shall not be taken as a final order for making a choice.