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What India’s Unocoin Confirms Server Breach as Arkham Shows 81K Empty Wallets means for your swap

Brief take: the headline, the parts that actually touch a no-KYC swap, and the order checklist for today. Source: Bitcoin.com.

India’s veteran cryptocurrency exchange Unocoin is confronting mounting scrutiny on Thursday, Nov.

The full Bitcoin.com coverage: India’s veteran cryptocurrency exchange Unocoin is confronting mounting scrutiny on Thursday, Nov. 12, after acknowledging a security breach while approximately 81,000 addresses attributed to the platform displayed zero balances on Arkham Intelligence. The exchange maintains that no customer cryptocurrency funds have been lost. Founded in 2013, Bengaluru-based Unocoin ranks among India’s earliest cryptocurrency exchanges. Its […]

What this actually touches. When volatility spikes, the rate you locked is the one you compare later, not the one that drifted. Fixed-rate windows exist exactly for days like this — quote, send during the window, and let the chain settle around a number you already control.

Do this today. Open a quote for the pair you actually care about, lock it fixed, set your payout and refund addresses, and let the chain do the rest. No accounts, no emails, no KYC. (recovering misdirected funds)

Source: Bitcoin.com: https://news.bitcoin.com/security/indias-unocoin-confirms-server-breach-arkham-shows-81k-empty-wallets/

Frequently asked questions

Should I change my swap plan because of this news?

Usually the plan stays: fixed rate, fresh addresses, refund set first. The news changes timing, not mechanics — and only timing if it genuinely touches the chain or coin you're moving.

Can I still do this without KYC?

Yes. VeilSwap routes through instant swap pools with no sign-up and no identity checks at signup — larger amounts may trigger provider-side risk scoring, which is why splitting orders works.