YC Startups Can Now Receive Investment In Stablecoin
Stablecoin funding arrives at YC, letting founders receive seed capital instantly across borders with zero volatility risk.
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YC Startups Can Now Receive Investment In Stablecoin
Stablecoin Funding Is Here—And It Changes Everything for Startup Founders Y Combinator now lets accepted startups receive their $500,000 seed investment in stablecoins instead of traditional dollars. This shift means founders—especially those in emerging markets—can access capital within minutes rather than weeks, bypassing slow banking corridors and punishing foreign exchange fees. The program launches with YC's spring 2026 batch across Ethereum, Base, and Solana networks, marking the first time a top-tier accelerator fully embraces crypto-native capital deployment. For global founders tired of waiting 30 days for wire transfers to clear, this isn't just convenient—it's transformative. Credit: Bryce Durbin How YC's Stablecoin Deal Actually Works The mechanics remain elegantly simple. Startups accepted into Y Combinator still receive the standard $500,000 in exchange for 7% equity. The difference? Founders now choose whether that capital arrives as USDC or USDT on their pr…
