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Subsequent Events (Details) | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2018 USD ($) $ / shares shares
Investment in Bitzumi | $ 1,000,000
Investment in Bitzumi, Remaining Amount | 9,000,000
Bitzumi, Warrant to Purchase Common Shares | 4,000,000
Bitzumi, total Investment | $ 10,000,000
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights | $ / shares | $ 2.50
Warrant to purchase common share, Bitzumi | shares | 30,000,000
Investment in Miso Robotics | $ 6,000,000
Percentage of ownership, Miso Robotics | 30.00%
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount | $ 20,000,000

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