diff --git a/CHANGES b/CHANGES
index e9c1e44..f61736b 100644
--- a/CHANGES
+++ b/CHANGES
@@ -1,3 +1,9 @@
+0.5.4
+=====
+- Added 2 new setting variables for more granular failure limit control [@williamboman]
+- Added ssl option when instantiating StrictRedis [@mjrimrie]
+- Send signals when blocking username or ip [@williamboman]
+
 0.5.3
 =====
 - Remove mockredis as install requirement, make only test requirement [@blueyed]
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 755ee95..53e45f5 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -24,6 +24,11 @@ If you are using defender on your site, submit a PR to add to the list.
 
 Versions
 ========
+- 0.5.4
+  - Added 2 new setting variables for more granular failure limit control [@williamboman]
+  - Added ssl option when instantiating StrictRedis [@mjrimrie]
+  - Send signals when blocking username or ip [@williamboman]
+
 - 0.5.3
   - Remove mockredis as install requirement, make only test requirement [@blueyed]
 
@@ -97,7 +102,8 @@ Features
     - list of blocked usernames and ip's
     - ability to unblock people
     - list of recent login attempts
-- Can be easly adapted to custom authentication method.
+- Can be easily adapted to custom authentication method.
+- Signals are sent when blocking username or IP
 
 Long term goals
 ===============
diff --git a/setup.py b/setup.py
index 90c38a0..2cc6ce2 100644
--- a/setup.py
+++ b/setup.py
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ except ImportError:
     from distutils.core import setup
 
 
-version = '0.5.3'
+version = '0.5.4'
 
 
 def get_packages(package):