TechFlow News, February 4: According to an official announcement, Y Combinator, a renowned startup incubator and accelerator, has announced that its portfolio startups may now opt to receive their $500,000 investment in stablecoin form.
Y Combinator stated that stablecoins—such as USDC—are laying the groundwork for a renaissance in fintech and for broader global access to financial services. Stablecoins enable low-cost, fast, and globally accessible fund transfers using currencies people already trust.
In recent years, some of Y Combinator’s fastest-growing portfolio companies—including Aspora and Dolar App—have leveraged stablecoins to deliver faster, cheaper financial services in India and Latin America. With the passage of the GENIUS Act and widespread adoption by financial institutions, Y Combinator remains optimistic about stablecoins.
Y Combinator expects that many startups—regardless of whether they focus specifically on cryptocurrency—will incorporate crypto technologies into areas such as payments, banking, or fundraising. The application deadline for Y Combinator’s Spring 2026 batch is February 9.
