CoinGate saw a robust 39.4% growth in crypto payments, processing a record 1,294,058 transactions in 2023. Binance Pay contributed 8.2%, and the Lightning Network handled 7.8% of Bitcoin payments. Bitcoin's dominance dropped to 35.6%, with USDT surpassing it. Reality+ founder Tony Pearce, with over 25 years in the gaming industry, shared his journey from selling TV ads to bringing Doctor Who into Web3. The correlation between Bitcoin and Ethereum hit its lowest level since 2021, indicating a shift in Ethereum's market behavior. In 2024, Cardano and Galaxy Fox show promise with Cardano's defi growth and Galaxy Fox's utility-focused roadmap.