Y Combinator to Offer USDC Funding Option for 2026 Startups

Y Combinator has announced that it will allow founders of startups in its Spring 2026 batch to receive funding in the form of the stablecoin USDC, typically amounting to around $500,000. According to Foresight News, Nemil Dalal, Y Combinator's visiting partner for the crypto sector, stated that founders opting for stablecoin can receive tokens on various blockchains such as Ethereum and Solana, with potential expansion to other stablecoins based on demand. Dalal emphasized that stablecoins are a key area where the incubator hopes to see more entrepreneurial ideas, and they aim to actively engage in this direction.