NxGen Brands Extends CAND Token Launch to Navigate Market Volatility

NxGen Brands, Inc. has extended the initial decentralized exchange listing window for its CAND Candy Crew Token on PancakeSwap through the Presidents' Day holiday weekend. The company announced this adjustment in response to broader macroeconomic volatility following the release of U.S. CPI data, aiming to support improved liquidity conditions and expanded community participation. The CAND Token was previously scheduled to begin its initial PancakeSwap listing phase on February 13, 2026, but management believes extending the window will create a more stable market backdrop for launch.

The PancakeSwap listing represents the first trading pair and DEX deployment for CAND and marks a significant milestone in NXGB's phased rollout of blockchain-enabled initiatives within its Candy Crew ecosystem. According to the company, this launch is a defining moment for both NXGB and the Candy Crew ecosystem, with the extension allowing both the community and broader crypto markets to participate under more favorable conditions. The company's objective focuses on disciplined execution, strong liquidity support, and long-term ecosystem development rather than rushing the launch during volatile market periods.

CAND is being developed as a core digital utility designed to integrate branded intellectual property, community engagement, and future platform activations tied to the company's evolving confectionery and experiential strategies. The token operates on the Binance Smart Chain with contract address 0xCe68994BEbfa378eE62A9a3194cf48C80095798d. The CAND Token initiative aligns with NxGen's broader strategy of connecting physical products, branded experiences, and digital communities through emerging technologies, serving as the foundation for expanded digital engagement and future blockchain-integrated consumer activations under the Candy Crew brand.

Management views this strategic delay as essential for optimizing market conditions rather than a setback, emphasizing that successful token launches require careful timing and adequate liquidity preparation. The company will provide updated timing and participation details across its official communication channels and encourages participants to rely solely on verified links and announcements. Additional information and community updates are available at https://CandyCrew.mobirisesite.com and https://twitter.com/candtoken. This approach reflects growing industry recognition that successful digital asset launches depend on market conditions and community readiness as much as technical development.