The article discusses Meta's $1 million donation to President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural fund as a strategic move by the tech giant to build rapport with the incoming administration. This follows a meeting between Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Trump, where cordial exchanges reportedly occurred. The donation could grant premium donor benefits and is part of a broader trend of tech leaders cultivating connections with the president-elect. The relationship between Trump and Meta has undergone significant changes, with previous tensions over allegations of suppressing conservative voices on Meta's platforms. However, recent months have seen efforts to mend relations, including private phone conversations between Zuckerberg and Trump. Trump has also shown strong support for the crypto community, celebrating Bitcoin's surge and nominating a pro-crypto figure as the next SEC chair. This contrasts with his earlier criticisms of the asset, and his administration's focus on crypto-friendly regulations and plans to establish a national Bitcoin reserve suggest potential shifts in U.S. crypto policy.



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