"According to the Vault marketplace website — which does not include a note about the shutdown — the most recent transaction prior to the announcement occurred

"According to the Vault marketplace website — which does not include a note about the shutdown — the most recent transaction prior to the announcement occurred five days ago, on October 5th, when someone bought a “CNN Defining Moments” token commemorating Nelson Mandela’s release from prison for $77." Honestly, I just don't understand.