[Ripio Exchange in Argentina Bets on Peso Stablecoins Amid Cautious Outlook for 2026] Odaily Planet Daily News: Argentine crypto exchange Ripio is ramping up its focus on local currency stablecoins and tokenized bonds. Ripio CEO Sebastián Serrano stated that he holds a cautious outlook for the overall crypto market in 2026, predicting a 'sideways or sluggish' trend, but believes stablecoins are poised for a sustained decade-long growth cycle. Founded in 2013, Ripio has transformed from a traditional retail exchange into a B2B infrastructure provider, serving banks, fintech companies, and major platforms like Mercado Libre. Currently, Ripio has launched the USD stablecoin Criptodólar (UXD) and issued various local currency-pegged stablecoins, including the Argentine peso stablecoin wARS, Brazilian real stablecoin wBRL, and Mexican peso stablecoin wMXN. Additionally, it has introduced 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 during the week of Argentina's presidential election in October 2025. (Cointelegraph)