George Basiladze joins BeEasy as adviser, Cryptopay co‑founder backs

George Basiladze, co‑founder of the Cryptopay payment service, was announced as an adviser to the BeEasy blockchain project on Feb 5, signaling high‑profile support for its €15 million ICO slated for Feb 1‑Apr 30, 2018 [1]. The move underscores BeEasy’s strategy to attract seasoned crypto veterans as it prepares to issue 160,000 EasyTokens and expand its merchant‑payment ecosystem.

Advisory boost and ICO outlook

Basiladze’s reputation as an international venture and private‑investment expert is intended to lend credibility to BeEasy’s ICO, which aims to fund cloud‑mining equipment, proprietary hardware development, and global marketing [1]. The project’s token supply is capped at 160,000 EasyTokens, with no further issuance planned, a rarity that may appeal to investors seeking limited dilution. BeEasy’s CEO Alexander Bespalov highlighted the need for “highly qualified specialists of international renown” to stay afloat in a market that is “growing exponentially” [1].

Cryptopay’s broader ecosystem

Beyond the advisory role, Cryptopay continues to roll out its own merchant‑payment solutions. The platform already supports over 400,000 users and several thousand regular business customers across Europe, including firms in France, England, and Germany [1]. Its CPAY token, listed on HitBTC and IDEX, distributes 10 % of monthly revenue to holders—a revenue share rather than profit share, meaning token holders receive payouts even if the company operates at a loss [2]. The company is also advancing a debit‑card program: Russian cards are in preorder, while European and Southeast Asian cards await bank approvals [2]. To date, Cryptopay has issued 56,144 debit cards and reports 264,939 active users [4].

Token and product roadmap

Cryptopay’s wallet currently supports Bitcoin and XRP, with Ethereum integration slated next, followed by broader ERC‑20 token support [2]. The firm emphasizes security, professionalism, and transparency as core operational pillars, not merely marketing angles [2]. While the CPAY token can be traded on HitBTC and IDEX, the team is still negotiating listings on additional exchanges, focusing first on product improvements [2].

What to watch

• EasyToken price: monitor the secondary‑market price of EasyTokens as the ICO progresses toward its Apr 30 deadline.
• Card program approvals: European and Southeast Asian card launches depend on bank authorizations; any delay could affect user acquisition.
• CPAY exchange listings: new exchange announcements could impact CPAY liquidity and price dynamics.

George Basiladze’s advisory appointment adds a layer of veteran credibility to BeEasy’s ICO, while Cryptopay’s expanding merchant services and token economics suggest a multi‑pronged push to embed crypto payments in everyday commerce. The coming months will reveal whether the combined momentum translates into sustained user growth and token demand.