Jane Street

Jane Street is one of the world's largest quantitative trading firms and market makers, known for its expertise in high-frequency trading and significant presence in the exchange-traded funds market.

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-11.37

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Jane Street Political Contributions in 2024

OpenSecrets reports that Jane Street Group contributed approximately $14.79 million during the 2024 election cycle, while reporting no federal lobbying activity. This disclosure highlights the firm’s significant financial engagement in political processes.

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Jane Street is currently rated as an Enabler.

-10 to -19 CCI Score

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FEB

06

2025

Jane Street Political Contributions in 2024
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OpenSecrets reports that Jane Street Group contributed approximately $14.79 million during the 2024 election cycle, while reporting no federal lobbying activity. This disclosure highlights the firm’s significant financial engagement in political processes.
-50

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

April 1

Jane Street’s substantial campaign contributions of nearly $14.8 million indicate a deep involvement in political financing. While the firm reported no lobbying efforts, the sheer scale of their donations can amplify corporate influence in elections, potentially undermining grassroots democratic processes and favoring entrenched power structures.

Jane Street Group Profile: Summary • OpenSecrets
NOV

05

2024

Jane Street Executives' Bipartisan Political Contributions
-14.34

Jane Street executives have been actively involved in political funding during the 2024 election cycle, with significant contributions made to both Republican and Democratic campaigns and PACs. Notably, founder Rob Granieri allocated hundreds of thousands to various conservative PACs as well as a $700,000 donation to a House Majority PAC supporting Democrats, while other executives contributed over $7 million via a 501(c)(4) supporting President Biden. These activities highlight the firm's deep engagement in political financing amidst an environment where corporate influence raises concerns about accountability and democratic integrity.
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Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

April 1

Large-scale and strategic political contributions by Jane Street’s executives, particularly to Republican groups with authoritarian tendencies, signal a worrisome level of corporate involvement in partisan politics. Although contributions were made to both parties, the support for conservative PACs raises concerns from an anti-fascist perspective.

Jane Street - InfluenceWatch
-10

Executive Political Engagement

April 1

The active involvement of key executives like Rob Granieri in making large political donations to influence electoral outcomes indicates a strategic engagement in politics. Such behavior, especially when funding opposing sides, reflects opportunistic practices that ultimately undermine transparent and accountable political discourse.

Jane Street - InfluenceWatch
MAY

09

2023

Jane Street Scales Back Crypto Trading Amid Regulatory Crackdown
29.27

Jane Street and Jump Crypto are reducing their digital asset trading activities in the US and globally, scaling back crypto ambitions due to increasing regulatory uncertainty and stricter oversight in the crypto industry.
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Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

April 1

Jane Street’s decision to reduce its crypto trading amid regulatory crackdowns reflects a commitment to responsible business practices and adherence to internal ethical standards in response to evolving legal frameworks. This cautious approach helps mitigate financial risk and protects market stability.

Jane Street, Jump Pull Back Crypto Trading Amid US Crackdown
+30

Economic and Structural Influence

April 1

By scaling back global crypto ambitions, Jane Street is acknowledging and adapting to broader economic concerns and market uncertainties exacerbated by stringent regulatory measures. This move indirectly supports economic stability during turbulent regulatory periods.

Jane Street, Jump Pull Back Crypto Trading Amid US Crackdown