Ripple's president, Monica Long, stated that the closure of the SEC lawsuit and regulatory changes in the US will benefit the crypto industry.Ripple recently acquired prime broker Hidden Road for $1.25 billion to bring institutions into the cryptocurrency space.The end of the SEC lawsuit was described as a relief for Ripple, allowing the company to expand its business operations.While Ripple had previously discussed the possibility of an IPO, the company currently has no plans and will focus on building a private business.