Y Combinator has announced that startups in its upcoming spring cohort will have the option to receive their funding in stablecoins, typically around $500,000. The funds can be received in USDC, issued by Circle Internet Group, on various blockchains including Ethereum and Solana. Y Combinator indicated that it may expand to other stablecoin options based on demand, highlighting stablecoins as a key area of focus for the incubator.