Swiss Private Bank Banque Syz Experiences Generational Family Rift Over Cryptocurrency Strategy Disagreements

SmartContractAuditor · 2026-03-23T07:24:11+00:00

Swiss private bank Banque Syz SA in Geneva has experienced a family generational split, with Marc Syz, son of founder Eric Syz, leaving due to disagreements over cryptocurrency strategy. Marc Syz and Richard Byworth are advancing a dual-listing plan for Future Holdings AG, with the goal of creating Europe's largest bitcoin treasury company.

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2026-03-23 07:24:11

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Odaily Planet Daily reports that a family feud has erupted at Swiss private bank Banque Syz SA in Geneva, according to Bloomberg. The bank’s founder Eric Syz’s son, Marc Syz, has left the bank along with business partner Richard Byworth, due to fundamental disagreements over the strategic direction of cryptocurrency.

It is understood that Marc Syz previously led Banque Syz’s alternative assets division, Syz Capital, and planned to incorporate Bitcoin treasury company Future Holdings AG into the division. However, this plan was not approved by his father, Eric Syz.

After leaving, Marc Syz and Richard Byworth are now pushing forward with a dual listing plan for Future Holdings AG. Marc Syz stated that Future Holdings will become the largest Bitcoin treasury company in Europe.

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