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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Parentheticals) - Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. [member] $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
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Equity raise, gross proceeds	$ 13,000
Equity raise, transaction costs	$ 462

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The amount of cost related to the issuance of shares.

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