Alexander Neumüller

Research Associate, University of Cambridge

Alexander is a Research Associate at the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF), where he leads the Cambridge Digital Assets Programme’s research efforts on the climate impact of digital assets. Drawing on extensive practical experience within the crypto ecosystem —from cryptocurrency mining to engaging with DeFi protocols— he brings deep domain expertise to his work. Prior to joining the CCAF, Alexander held various roles in traditional finance, including corporate banking, proprietary trading, and asset management. He holds a Master’s degree in Finance from Cambridge Judge Business School, University of Cambridge, and an MBA from Johannes Kepler Universität Linz. Alexander is widely regarded as an expert on the environmental footprint of cryptocurrency mining, and his insights are frequently featured in leading media outlets such as Bloomberg, Fox News, Reuters, and The Financial Times.

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The Energy Renaissance: How Bitcoin Mining Is Re-Engineering the Global Grid

This panel will explore how Bitcoin mining is changing the industry with energy and how you can benefit from mining Bitcoin and use the heat produced by the hardware for heating your home or whole districts. Also, we will discuss how Bitcoin is changing the energy markets and if nuclear energy will join the mining ecosystem.

Expo stage

Sat, 10:30