Ripio Expands Focus on Stablecoins and Tokenized Bonds

Argentinian cryptocurrency exchange Ripio is intensifying its focus on local currency stablecoins and tokenized bonds. According to Odaily, Ripio CEO Sebastián Serrano expressed a cautious outlook for the overall crypto market in 2026, predicting a 'sideways or sluggish' trend. However, he anticipates a decade-long growth cycle for stablecoins. Founded in 2013, Ripio has transitioned from a traditional retail exchange to a B2B infrastructure provider, catering to banks, fintech companies, and large 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, the Brazilian Real stablecoin wBRL, and the Mexican Peso stablecoin wMXN. Additionally, Ripio has introduced a tokenized version of Argentina's most active sovereign bond, AL30. Serrano disclosed that the bond token's trading volume exceeded one million units during the week of Argentina's elections in October 2025.