Bioengineering in Switzerland: ETH Zurich researchers unveiled “NPCbots” — lab-on-a-chip-made biohybrid robots using neural progenitor cells plus magnetoelectric nanoparticles — that can be guided to spinal cord injury sites in zebrafish larvae and support near-normal movement within days. Swiss finance & fintech: Swissinfo reports record Swiss M&A in 2025, driven by pharma and tech/media/telecom outbound deals, highlighting J. Safra Sarasin’s planned Saxo Bank purchase as a sign of private-banking consolidation with fintech. Payments tech: Juspay joined Mastercard’s Engage partner network to expand “Click to Pay” across Asia, aiming for faster, more secure online checkout with passkeys and tokenisation. Quantum security investment: SEALSQ (Switzerland) joined Quobly’s €130M Series A as a lead investor, backing silicon-based quantum processors and first commercial systems. AI cybersecurity rollout: Anthropic expanded Claude Mythos via Project Glasswing to include Switzerland among ~200 participating organisations across 15 countries, targeting software vulnerability testing and cyber defence. Swiss robotics for accessibility: OST Rapperswil’s VIRAS autonomous shopping cart helps visually impaired shoppers navigate stores, from list to independent payment. Policy watch: A Swiss poll ahead of June 14 shows voters leaning against a population cap initiative (“No to ten million!”).