Y Combinator will open stablecoin financing options for startups starting from spring 2026 On February 3rd, according to The Block, Y Combinator (YC), the most well-known startup accelerator in Silicon Valley, will allow startups to obtain funding in the form of stablecoins, marking the first time the institution has offered this option to founders. Nemil Dalal, YC's visiting partner specializing in the cryptocurrency field, revealed that starting from the spring batch of 2026, any startup company that receives YC investment - not limited to crypto native or crypto related companies - can choose stablecoin payments. Dalal stated that YC will provide USDC financing through major blockchain networks, including Ethereum, Base, and Solana. YC stated that this move comes at a time when stablecoins have reached a so-called "regulatory turning point" after the passage of the GENIUS Act in the United States. YC also believes that stablecoin transfers are faster and cheaper than traditional fiat channels, especially suitable for founders who operate across borders.