Argentinian Exchange Ripio Bets on Peso Stablecoin Amid Cautious Outlook for 2026

Odaily News Argentine cryptocurrency exchange Ripio is ramping up its focus on local currency stablecoins and tokenized bonds. Ripio CEO Sebastián Serrano stated that he holds a generally cautious view of the overall crypto market for 2026, expecting a "sideways or sluggish" trend, but anticipates stablecoins will enter a sustained growth cycle lasting a decade. Founded in 2013, Ripio has transformed from a traditional retail exchange into a B2B infrastructure provider, serving clients including banks, fintech companies, and major platforms like Mercado Libre. Currently, Ripio has launched the dollar stablecoin Criptodólar (UXD) and issued various local currency-pegged stablecoins, including the Argentine Peso stablecoin wARS, the Brazilian Real stablecoin wBRL, and the Mexican Peso stablecoin wMXN. It has also launched a tokenized version of Argentina's most active sovereign bond, AL30. Serrano revealed that the trading volume of this bond token exceeded 1 million units on the Sunday of Argentina's October 2025 general election week. (Cointelegraph)