Olivier serves as a breaking news reporter and generalist at Coindesk, bringing decades of journalism experience since 1984. His career spans major organizations including UPI, AP, the Guardian, and ITV News, covering diverse beats from sports and finance to global affairs, politics, elections, economy, and organized crime.

In 2018, he pivoted to crypto and Web3, immersing himself deeply in the emerging space. His academic credentials include an MA in Broadcast Journalism from Birmingham City University and a postgraduate marketing diploma from King's College London. Olivier holds XION and AP3X tokens, reflecting his active participation in the crypto ecosystem.

His extensive background in traditional journalism combined with crypto expertise positions him uniquely to cover the intersection of finance, technology, and regulation. Olivier's reporting benefits from his firsthand market involvement and deep understanding of both legacy media standards and decentralized innovation.