Y Combinator: Will Offer USDC Financing Option to Startups Starting from the Spring 2026 Batch

Odaily News According to Y Combinator Visiting Partner Nemil Dalal, the renowned Silicon Valley incubator Y Combinator will allow startups to choose to receive their YC investment funds in the form of the USDC stablecoin. This option will take effect starting with the Spring 2026 batch.

This is the first time Y Combinator has offered a stablecoin payment option, covering major blockchain networks such as Ethereum, Base, and Solana. Nemil Dalal stated that stablecoin transfer costs are typically less than 1 cent and can achieve second-level settlement, making them a more efficient and cheaper alternative to traditional cross-border remittances. This move comes as stablecoins have reached a regulatory inflection point in the US following the passage of the GENIUS Act last year. YC has currently invested in nearly 100 AI and crypto-related startups and stated that the stablecoin option will not affect the established funding amounts or terms.