Maryland, South Australia expand economic partnership

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has announced the renewal and expansion of an economic memorandum of understanding between the governments of Maryland and South Australia. The agreement, originally signed in 2019, focuses on collaboration in cybersecurity, small satellites and space. It has now been broadened to include testing ranges, workforce development, and unmanned autonomous vehicles. The partnership will run for three […]

Three individuals charged in $1.89 billion cryptocurrency fraud scheme

Baltimore, MD—Three individuals have been charged in U.S. District Court in Maryland for orchestrating a $1.89 billion cryptocurrency fraud scheme. A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Sam Lee, 35, an Australian citizen residing in the United Arab Emirates for allegedly co-founding HyperFund, also known as HyperTech, HyperCapital, HyperVerse, and HyperNation. The indictment was returned on January 25, […]

Gov. Hogan to lead joint infrastructure, economic development mission to Australia

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan will lead a joint infrastructure and economic development mission to Australia from September 22-30 with engagements in Sydney, Adelaide, and Melbourne. Sydney: NGA Infrastructure Initiative As chairman of the National Governors Association, Governor Hogan will lead a bipartisan delegation to Sydney to advance his yearlong infrastructure initiative. This is the first international visit as part of […]