David McNickel – Brave New Coin

David McNickel is a solicitor and serves as Brave New Coin’s In-house legal counsel. An enthusiast of the ‘digitization of value’ and its legal challenges, he holds an Honors degree in Law – with a focus in Intellectual Property and Fintech – and a Bachelor of Business. David wrote the 2005 Lee Ryan hit “Turn Your Car Around” and is a graduate of Berklee School Of Music’s Music Publishing and Promotion course.

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Coinbase’s Account Freezing Crisis And The Hidden Dangers of Centralized Crypto Exchanges

David McNickel11 Jun 2025

Is your crypto really safe on America’s largest exchange? A deep dive into Coinbase’s systematic account restriction problems exposes troubling patterns that every crypto investor needs to understand.
California’s Dormant Crypto Law: Is Your Digital Fortune at Risk? The Unsettling Truth Behind AB 1052

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California’s AB 1052: Could your hodled crypto be seized? Uncover the truth about the state’s new unclaimed property law and what it means for your crypto holdings.
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From Renewable Energy to XRP Treasury: VivoPower’s $121 Million Pivot Raises Corporate Governance Questions

David McNickel8 Jun 2025

VivoPower International completes controversial pivot from struggling renewable energy firm to XRP-focused digital asset company, sparking governance concerns and market timing questions.
Coinbase CEO Slams States for Denying Investors Staking Rewards Despite SEC Green Light

David McNickel3 Jun 2025

Despite the SEC’s recent staff statement clarifying that cryptocurrency staking doesn’t violate securities law, several US states continue to maintain restrictive policies that effectively ban or severely limit staking services, creating a regulatory maze that crypto companies and investors must navigate.
UK’s FCA Will Force Crypto Firms to Protect Your Money or Face the Axe

David McNickel31 May 2025

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has unveiled sweeping proposals to regulate stablecoin issuance and cryptocurrency custody services, potentially marking a significant shift in digital asset security protections for UK consumers.
FTX Begins Second Round of Customer Payouts Worth Over $5 Billion

David McNickel31 May 2025

Collapsed crypto exchange distributes funds to creditors with varying recovery rates
SAVAGE: Peter Schiff At The Bitcoin 2025 Conference, Calls Entire Crowd “Bag Holders” in Epic Takedown

David McNickel31 May 2025

Gold bug legend delivers brutal reality check to 30,000 Bitcoin believers in Las Vegas
Nothing New Here: Gemini Rebrands Existing Credit Card as “Bitcoin Innovation”

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Crypto exchange Gemini has repackaged its 2021 crypto credit as a revolutionary new launch, whereas in reality, aside from new orange color option, it’s exactly the same card.
Hong Kong Passes Stablecoin Bill, Tightens Grip on Digital Dollar Issuers

David McNickel26 May 2025

Hong Kong passes new law requiring stablecoin issuers to be licensed, marking a major shift in digital asset regulation and investor protection.