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INVESTMENTS - Activity in Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2023 | Mar. 31, 2022
Investments rollforward |  |
Opening balance | $ 1,295 |
Net gain (loss) on securities sold | (400) | $ (100)
Unrealized gain (loss) on securities held | 296 |
Fair Value end of the period | 1,591 |
Marketable equity securities |  |
Investments rollforward |  |
Opening balance | 1,133 |
Unrealized gain (loss) on securities held | 296 |
Fair Value end of the period | 1,429 |
Warrants |  |
Investments rollforward |  |
Opening balance | 162 |
Fair Value end of the period | $ 162 |

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