Interest and Other Investment Income, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Interest and Other Income [Abstract]
Interest on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	$ 12,593	$ 310	$ 18,267	$ 374
Amortization of discount on investments in U.S. Treasury bills	384	1,728	3,829	1,857
Interest on loans receivable	278	994	762	1,819
Other, net	0	4	0	4
Interest and other investment income, net	$ 13,255	$ 3,036	$ 22,858	$ 4,054

The aggregate interest and fee income generated by: (1) loans the Entity has positive intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future, or until maturity or payoff, including commercial and consumer loans, whether domestic or foreign, which may consist of: (a) industrial and agricultural; (b) real estate; and (c) real estate construction loans; (d) trade financing; (e) lease financing; (f) home equity lines-of-credit; (g) automobile and other vehicle loans; and (h) credit card and other revolving-type loans and (2) loans and leases held-for-sale which may include mortgage loans, direct financing, and sales-type leases.

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