The European crypto market is entering a new phase of maturity. With the implementation of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, the EU is rapidly becoming one of the most structured and institutionally trusted digital asset ecosystems in the world. Analysts estimate that compliant exchanges operating under MiCA could collectively process over €1 trillion in annual trading volume by 2028, driven by institutional participation and regulatory clarity.

For founders and fintech companies, this shift creates a major opportunity. But it also introduces a strategic decision that directly impacts launch speed, compliance readiness, and ROI:

Should you build your exchange from scratch, or deploy a white-label platform designed for…