INVESTMENTS - Schedule of Investments Without Readily Determinable Fair Value (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025	Mar. 31, 2024
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Investment in equity securities	$ 6,011	$ 0

Payments To Acquire Equity Securities Without Readily Determinable Fair Values

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