NxGen Brands, Inc. (OTC: NXGB), a branding and digital asset innovator, announced it is extending the initial decentralized exchange listing window for its CAND Candy Crew Token on PancakeSwap through the Presidents' Day holiday weekend (February 16, 2026). The token was originally scheduled to begin trading at 10:00 a.m. EST on Friday, February 13, 2026. The Company cited broader macroeconomic volatility following the release of U.S. CPI data as the reason for the adjustment, aiming to support improved liquidity conditions and expanded community participation.
According to the press release, the PancakeSwap listing marks the first trading pair and DEX deployment for CAND, representing a significant milestone in NXGB's phased rollout of blockchain-enabled initiatives within its Candy Crew ecosystem. CAND is being developed as a core digital utility to integrate branded intellectual property, community engagement, and future platform activations tied to the Company's confectionery and experiential strategies. Management emphasized that the extension allows both the community and broader crypto markets to participate under more favorable conditions, with a focus on disciplined execution and long-term ecosystem development.
The CAND token operates on the Binance Smart Chain (BSC) with contract address 0xCe68994BEbfa378eE62A9a3194cf48C80095798d. The Company will provide updated timing and participation details across its official communication channels, including its Candy Crew site and Twitter account. NXGB encourages participants to rely solely on verified links and announcements.
This initiative aligns with NxGen's broader strategy of connecting physical products, branded experiences, and digital communities through emerging technologies. Management views the launch as the foundation for expanded digital engagement, affiliate-style rewards programs, and future blockchain-integrated consumer activations under the Candy Crew brand. The Company's newsroom can be accessed for further updates at https://tinyurl.com/nxgbnewsroom.
Forward-looking statements in the release highlight risks including market volatility, regulatory developments, blockchain adoption rates, token performance, liquidity conditions, and the Company's ability to execute its strategic initiatives. NxGen Brands, Inc. is focused on building and scaling branded consumer experiences across confectionery, entertainment, digital engagement, and emerging technologies, aiming to create interactive ecosystems that bridge physical consumer products with digitally native communities.
