diff --git a/src/client.js b/src/client.js
index 6f0b4b374..d9e5635e1 100644
--- a/src/client.js
+++ b/src/client.js
@@ -672,7 +672,6 @@ MatrixClient.prototype.initCrypto = async function() {
         "crypto.warning",
         "crypto.devicesUpdated",
         "deviceVerificationChanged",
-        "userVerificationChanged",
         "crossSigning.keysChanged",
     ]);