diff --git a/app/scripts/background.js b/app/scripts/background.js
index 110852779..6056962dd 100644
--- a/app/scripts/background.js
+++ b/app/scripts/background.js
@@ -267,7 +267,6 @@ function setupController (initState, initLangCode) {
     platform,
     encryptor: isEdge ? new EdgeEncryptor() : undefined,
   })
-  global.metamaskController = controller
 
   const provider = controller.provider
   setupEnsIpfsResolver({ provider })