[Y Combinator to Hold First Crypto Startup Interviews in New York, Focusing on Fintech and Cryptocurrency] Deep Tide TechFlow reports that on May 6, according to The Block, Y Combinator will hold its first-ever startup interviews in New York, focusing on the cryptocurrency and fintech sectors, aiming to support more companies in these fields. Selected teams will join its Summer 2026 batch and travel to San Francisco to participate in the program, receiving YC's standard $500,000 investment package, with the option to accept funding in the form of Circle's USDC stablecoin.