MARKETABLE SECURITIES - Activity in Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Investments rollforward
Opening balance		$ 1,295
Additions/transfers during period		33,907
Disposals/transfers during period		(162)
Unrealized (loss) gain on securities held	$ (176)	15,651
Unrealized foreign exchange loss on securities held		(9,858)
Ending balance		40,833
Marketable securities
Investments rollforward
Opening balance	1,743	1,133
Additions/transfers during period	79	33,907
Disposals/transfers during period	(645)
Unrealized (loss) gain on securities held	(176)	15,651
Unrealized foreign exchange loss on securities held		(9,858)
Ending balance	$ 1,001	40,833
Warrants
Investments rollforward
Opening balance		162
Disposals/transfers during period		$ (162)

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Amount of unrealized gain (loss) on investment.

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