reported, citing an unidentified person familiar with the matter. Regulators said the activity surrounding the banking crisis is an “area of interest” for the Justice Department, which is looking for potential securities market manipulation, the person told ReutersUS Securities and Exchange Commission chair Gary Gensler and California regulators have said they are watching for any potential misconductA spokesperson for the Justice Department did not respond immediately to Reuters’ request for comment. Regulators said the activity surrounding the banking crisis is an “area of interest” for the Justice Department, which is looking for potential securities market manipulation, the person told ReutersUS Securities and Exchange Commission chair Gary Gensler and California regulators have said they are watching for any potential misconductA spokesperson for the Justice Department did not respond immediately to Reuters’ request for comment