Cryptocurrency & Bitcoin expert, legal expert witness, and digital asset recovery specialist. Co-founder of Cryptocurrency NZ, Crypto Consulting NZ & AU.
Transaction tracing, wallet analysis & on-chain investigation
Lost seed phrases, damaged hardware, old wallet formats
Family Court, High Court & District Court testimony
Fraud analysis, asset tracing & victim support
Kia ora - I'm Nicolas Turnbull, entrepreneur, cryptocurrency specialist, and digital asset investigator based in Ōtautahi Christchurch. I'm co-founder & Director of Cryptocurrency NZ and Crypto Consulting NZ, built to empower Kiwis through practical education and hands-on support.
My expertise spans blockchain analysis, transaction tracing, wallet recovery, and scam investigations with a strong focus on digital forensics. I've provided formal reporting and expert evidence in legal proceedings across New Zealand - from fraud and asset disputes through to murder trials and divorce matters.
Whether you're new to crypto or facing a complex asset situation, I help you cut through the noise and take full ownership of your Web3 journey.
Read My GuidesThree platforms serving Kiwis and Australians across education, consulting, and asset recovery.
Jan 2024 – Present · Co-Founder & Consultant
Wallet recovery, scam analysis, one-on-one onboarding, and expert witness reports for legal cases across NZ.
Oct 2021 – Present · Co-Founder & Director
One of Aotearoa's largest crypto education platforms, connecting thousands of Kiwis with trustworthy resources and community.
Nov 2025 – Present · Co-Founder & Director
Australian expansion - wallet recovery, wallet setup, and court/legal case support for Australians.
Interviews with crypto builders, founders, and experts across NZ.
Exploring the intersection of blockchain technology, cryptocurrency adoption, and the future of finance in New Zealand. Each Episode, I sit down with the people building the crypto ecosystem across Aotearoa - from DeFi protocols and NFT artists to legal experts and policymakers.
Expert witness testimony and forensic analysis across NZ courts.
Traced and valued concealed Bitcoin and Ethereum holdings across multiple wallets and DeFi protocols during relationship property proceedings. Expert testimony resulted in court-ordered disclosure and fair asset division.
Technical analysis and court testimony on blockchain transactions in a major murder trial. Forensic work established cryptocurrency movement and identified relevant wallets for the Crown and Ministry of Justice.
Forensic analysis and expert testimony - traced misappropriated funds across multiple wallets and exchanges, interpreting complex blockchain data for the court.
Recognised for recovering over $2.1M NZD in lost and stolen cryptocurrency, supporting 300+ clients, and preventing 50+ individuals from falling victim to crypto scams in 2025.
Recognised for outstanding contributions to the NZ cryptocurrency and Web3 ecosystem - leadership in education, innovation, and community building.