diff --git a/src/client.js b/src/client.js
index 21e901e9f..bda779aa9 100644
--- a/src/client.js
+++ b/src/client.js
@@ -411,8 +411,6 @@ MatrixClient.prototype.initCrypto = async function() {
     // handlers.
     crypto.registerEventHandlers(this);
     this._crypto = crypto;
-
-    this.emit("crypto.initComplete");
 };