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# YC startups can now recieve investment in stablecoin

**[TechCrunch](https://daily.dev/sources/tc)** · 1 min read · 2 upvotes · 0 comments

## Summary

Y Combinator now allows startups in its accelerator program to receive their $500,000 seed investment via stablecoins on Base, Solana, and Ethereum blockchains. The option launches with the spring batch and aims to facilitate faster transfers for founders in emerging markets. This move aligns with YC's partnership with Base and Coinbase Ventures to encourage blockchain startup development, coinciding with increasing crypto-friendly regulation in the US.

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