diff --git a/README.rst b/README.rst
index ec530ad..2efe57a 100644
--- a/README.rst
+++ b/README.rst
@@ -135,6 +135,11 @@ version prior to the release of 1.0.
 ChangeLog
 =========
 
+Version 0.10.16
+---------------
+
+* disable batch notifications; unintentionally enabled in a prior version
+
 Version 0.10.15
 ---------------
 
diff --git a/server/version.py b/server/version.py
index 4172df0..2b71e77 100644
--- a/server/version.py
+++ b/server/version.py
@@ -1 +1 @@
-VERSION = "ElectrumX 0.10.15"
+VERSION = "ElectrumX 0.10.16"