Closing Bell: December 8, 2017

We talk one of the earliest investors in Blockchain and cryptocurrency startups. Former Obama Administration official and google executive Valeisha Butterfield Jones talk about the string of sexual harassment allegations from Washington to Hollywood. Just in time for the holidays, the CEO of TouchNote the world's most popular postcard-sending app, is on how to explain how you can make custom cards for your friends and family. The Dow and S&P 500 close with record highs. Apple is reportedly buying Shazam. Twitter users seem to like the 280 character tweets more.

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