It's very easy to hate on him for that very reason. He's just buying a good reputation for the fraction of his wealth that is completely insignificant.

If I could buy that kind of reputation by tossing a few coins into the void, why not? Especially after I've stolen billions from others.

Its possible. He is following the same tactics as when he was head of MS [1].

1. https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-the-world-loses-under-bi...