If this can happen, is it possible that once mandatory developer verification comes into effect, all 3rd party apps will be uninstalled at first and require a re-install?

Concerning this specific case, NFCGate is a tool on which malware (family) titled NGate by ESET is based, thus likely causing a false positive.

Oh, and no bypass is available anymore (aside from disabling play protect):

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[–] 4 points 5 months ago

Find new games to play 😁. 500+ on F-Droid that respect privacy. Though, not every single one is great, I've got maybe 5 solid good time killers

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