To clarify some misconceptions about the recent vote on the Senate Cryptocurrency Market Structure Bill. Many in the community believe that the bill was directly passed during the Senate vote on January 15, but that's not the case. That day, the Senate Banking Committee only conducted a markup vote, which means they reviewed and amended the bill (including the House-passed Clarity Act and the Senate's revised version). The bill is still in the formal review stage and has not reached the final voting and decision stage. The markup process is a routine part of legislative procedures in Congress; committees first complete content review and necessary amendments before moving forward to a full chamber vote. So, if you see statements like "the bill passed on Thursday," remember to verify—it's only just entering the amendment and discussion phase.