[Y Combinator to Hold Startup Interviews in New York, Focusing on Fintech and Cryptocurrency Sectors] Foresight News reports, according to The Block, that Y Combinator (YC) will hold its first-ever interviews for fintech and cryptocurrency startups in New York City on May 21, aiming to support more companies in these fields. Startups selected through this interview process will join YC's Summer 2026 batch, which will commence on June 23 in San Francisco. YC offers accepted startups a standard investment of $500,000 in exchange for 7% equity, with the option to use Circle's USDC stablecoin for funding. YC partner Nemil Dalal noted that crypto-related startups will account for a larger proportion of YC's batches in the future.