Investments - Schedule of Investments Without Readily Determinable Fair Value (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Investment in equity securities	$ 11	$ 3,000	$ 32	$ 3,000

Payments To Acquire Equity Securities Without Readily Determinable Fair Values

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