According to Odaily, Kima, a settlement protocol, has successfully raised $5 million in funding. The funding round saw participation from Blockchange, FinSec Innovation Lab under Mastercard, and several angel investors. Kima has developed a settlement protocol that bridges traditional financial services such as statutory bank accounts and credit cards with decentralized financial tools. This innovative approach aims to integrate the conventional and decentralized financial sectors, providing a seamless experience for users.