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%Stablecoins are increasingly being recognized as one of the most practical applications of %Blockchain technology, providing faster, lower-cost, and more transparent payments compared to traditional banking rails. With consumers wary of central bank digital currencies and businesses looking for ways to streamline loyalty programs and cross-border payments, companies that can deliver enterprise-ready stablecoin infrastructure are gaining strong attention.

Shares of %NextGenDigitalPlatforms Inc. (CSE: $NXT ) (OTC: $NXTDF ) are moving higher Friday after the company announced it has signed a letter of intent to make a strategic investment in Centi Ltd., a blockchain-powered digital payments company.

Centi has built a platform that spans mobile consumer applications, merchant processing tools, stablecoin payment systems, and cross-border transaction capabilities. The infrastructure is designed to be customizable for partner branding, giving businesses the ability to easily roll out digital vouchers, loyalty programs, and even blockchain-based collectible assets. The company emphasizes a supervised non-custodial wallet model that ensures users maintain direct control of their assets, which can be accessed through popular tools such as MetaMask. This approach differentiates Centi from traditional exchanges or banks, where deposits and balances remain under institutional control.

For NextGen, the investment comes with more than just an equity stake. The deal grants the company an exclusive 60-month license to operate and commercialize Centi's technology in North America. This means NextGen will be able to roll out the payment platform under its own brand across the U.S. and Canada, positioning it to take advantage of growing interest in blockchain-driven loyalty programs, rewards structures, and stablecoin commerce solutions.

"This investment advances our mission to bridge digital assets with traditional finance and real-world operations," said Matthew Priebe, CEO of NextGen. He noted that Centi already has an ecosystem of merchants and consumers transacting daily, giving NextGen a proven model to build from as it introduces the technology in North America.

The agreement outlines an initial $300,000 investment at a $7 million pre-money valuation, giving NextGen roughly 4.3% of Centi's issued and outstanding shares. NextGen has also secured a 24-month option to increase its ownership by up to 50%, depending on Centi's valuation at the time. A definitive agreement is expected to be finalized by October 15, 2025, subject to regulatory and exchange approvals.

If completed, the transaction would mark a major step in NextGen's strategy to expand its blockchain and digital asset infrastructure portfolio, while giving the company a foothold in one of the fastest-emerging areas of digital payments.

Canadian-listed shares of NXT are up 12.0% at $0.56 in morning trading, while U.S.-listed shares are flat at $0.39.