According to Nemil Dalal, a visiting partner at Y Combinator, the renowned Silicon Valley incubator Y Combinator will allow startups to choose to receive their YC investment funds in USDC stablecoin. This option will be available starting with the Odaily 2026 batch.
This marks the first time Y Combinator has offered stablecoin payment options, covering major blockchain networks such as Ethereum, Base, and Solana. Nemil Dalal stated that stablecoin transfers typically cost less than 1 cent and can be completed in seconds, making them a more efficient and cheaper alternative to traditional cross-border remittances. This move comes at a regulatory turning point for stablecoins following the passage of the GENIUS Act in the US last year. YC has already invested in nearly 100 AI and crypto-related startups and stated that the stablecoin option will not affect the established funding amount or terms.
