<p><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjQtMDcvM2Q4ZmM2YTUtNWZjOC00YWU4LThiZTEtZDE4MzlmYWExMWY2LmpwZw==.jpg"></p><p>The pro-crypto senator claimed that Bitcoin mining consumes as much energy as household appliances such as tumble dryers.</p>