@Sebastian
There are 2 options on the table right now. Can you give us an ETA for either option. I am very interested that if the project will be build from scratch how long it will take to build it?
The development of Bitbay started in december 2014 and it's still in BETA
Below answer from chennan seems the most viable option, for speed, support and awareness.
Honestly, that is another reason why I mentioned Monero because I got that vibe from you... the monero community funds the work of devs for all kinds of tasks and projects (which most of the time the devs are seriously underfunded for the work they do)... even though I never post on their pages much, I do love watching the community grow and they have a passion for making everything just right before they release anything out into the wilderness. You should definitely probably talk to some of them on IRC for some ideas/help on the matter at #monero ... or better yet #moner-dev ... seems like they are always lurking around on there.
chennan, Thanks for your massive help on this matter. You have turned a great project into a greater project. I will be on IRC to speak to these guys soon, Most likely tomorrow as its late here now and I want to make a good impression and do my research. Its been a long time since IRSSI was loaded up that's for sure.
This looks like a good direction and monero looks like a great currency.
-Sebastian