Y Combinator Offers Funding In Stablecoins

Y Combinator announced in early February 2025 that it will offer founders the option to receive its standard $500,000 investment (for 7% equity) in USD‑pegged stablecoins rather than traditional bank transfers. The change aims to cut international banking friction and foreign‑exchange risk by enabling near‑instant blockchain settlement, signaling broader institutional acceptance of stablecoins and pressuring other investors to modernize payment rails.
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