YC Crypto Investments Drop to 5 in Winter 2026 Batch, Shift Toward Fintech and AI Integration
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Summary
YC’s Winter 2026 batch includes only five crypto-related startups, down from 24 in 2022, according to AI and crypto news sources. YC now favors projects that combine crypto with fintech and AI, such as stablecoin-based tools and AI agent payment systems. Unifold, SpotPay, and Orthogonal are among the 2026 selections, leveraging crypto infrastructure without overt branding. Crypto news indicates the trend is shifting toward integration, not abandonment.
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